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From ants to dolphins, it’s an all-animal quiz

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From ants to dolphins, it’s an all-animal quiz

Dec 2, 2025, 7:30 AM CST

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1 What surprising behavior do some ant species show?

A. Building ant skyscrapers
B. Taking slaves from other colonies
C. Practicing karate
D. Singing in harmony
Funny Fact: These ants basically run tiny ant HR departments… badly.

2 What do dolphins do that’s remarkably similar to humans?

A. Make birthday cakes
B. Give each other names
C. Form marching bands
D. Play hide-and-seek with sharks
Funny Fact: Dolphins literally call out to their friends—just like shouting, “Hey dude!”

3 What can a crocodile NOT do?
A. Blink
B. Stick out its tongue
C. Swim
D. Close its eyes
Fun Fact: A crocodile’s tongue is fixed to the roof of its mouth, so it can’t stick it out.

4. What advanced idea can parrots understand?

A. Fractions
B. The concept of zero
C. Quantum physics
D. The meaning of life
Funny Fact: Parrots know what “nothing” means—something most kids pretend not to understand.

5. What emotional action do elephants take?

A. Eats Meat
B. Hold grudges forever
C. Mourn their dead
D. Always have twins
Funny Fact: Elephants mourn friends—talk about having big hearts to match those big ears.

6 While floating and sleeping, what unusual behavior do sea otters perform to stay connected?

A. Wrap themselves in kelp
B. Hold hands
C. Sleep in underwater dens
D. Float in circles
Fun Fact: Sea otters hold hands to avoid drifting apart—a true “stay together” strategy.

7. In penguin courtship, what do males often present to their chosen mate?

A. A shiny shell
B. A pebble
C. A small fish
D. A clump of seaweed
Fun Fact: That pebble acts like a penguin engagement ring—simple but meaningful.

8. Gorillas can catch what from humans?

A. Bad dance moves
B. Human colds
C. Sports fever
D. Shopping addiction
Funny Fact: They can catch your cold—so at the zoo, sneeze responsibly!

9 Which hens are most likely to lay double-yolk eggs?

A. Older hens nearing retirement
B. Young hens just starting to lay
C. Hens that lay only once a week
D. Hens fed extra calcium
Fun Fact: Double-yolk eggs are more common in young hens whose reproductive systems haven’t fully settled yet.

10. What special ability do butterflies have in their feet?

A. Painting
B. Tasting
C. Drumming
D. Typing
Funny Fact: Every time a butterfly lands, it’s basically thinking, “Hmm… tastes like a tree.”


Adam Hess

Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at [email protected].

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