Fun Animal Trivia

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:18 pm

1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

3. Which in the cat family has no retractable claws?

4. Which is the only bird that can fly backwards?

5. Which animal can’t fart?

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating?

7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?

8. A group of geese on the ground is a “gaggle”. What is it called while in flight?

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k Smile

by Hellsangel Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:23 pm

goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

3. Which in the cat family has no retractable claws?CHEETAH

4. Which is the only bird that can fly backwards?HUMMINGBIRD

5. Which animal can’t fart?

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating? PRAYING MANTIS

7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?

8. A group of geese on the ground is a “gaggle”. What is it called while in flight? FLIGHT

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k A Murder of SuCHers

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:37 pm

Hellsangel wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

3. Which in the cat family has no retractable claws?CHEETAH

4. Which is the only bird that can fly backwards?HUMMINGBIRD

5. Which animal can’t fart?

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating? PRAYING MANTIS

7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?

8. A group of geese on the ground is a “gaggle”. What is it called while in flight? FLIGHT

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k A Murder of SuCHers

3, 4 and 6 are correct. #10 is a select group I presume! Wink

by MaxEntropy_Man Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:41 pm

goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

they are not good exam takers.

by Hellsangel Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:43 pm

I looked up #8. A skein or a wedge? Hmm. I always see the usage as 'A flight of geese'.

by MaxEntropy_Man Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:44 pm

goodcitizn wrote:7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?

it gets pickled.

by Hellsangel Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:44 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

they are not good exam takers.

Talking of which, are you familiar with the northindian usage 'giving an exam' meaning to take an exam?

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:44 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

they are not good exam takers.

Very funny. Did you get a dog yet?

by MaxEntropy_Man Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:46 pm

goodcitizn wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

they are not good exam takers.

Very funny. Did you get a dog yet?

later in the summer. most likely a coton. how are you? haven't seen you around much lately.

by MaxEntropy_Man Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:55 pm

Hellsangel wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

they are not good exam takers.

Talking of which, are you familiar with the northindian usage 'giving an exam' meaning to take an exam?

yes i know. some of my bihari and utthar pradeshi classmates said stuff like "agle saal ias exam de raha hoon".

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:05 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

they are not good exam takers.

Very funny. Did you get a dog yet?

later in the summer. most likely a coton. how are you? haven't seen you around much lately.

Summer is a good time to housebreak a puppy. Coton is a nice friendly breed. I'm doing okay.

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:09 pm

Hellsangel wrote:I looked up #8. A skein or a wedge? Hmm. I always see the usage as 'A flight of geese'.

Interesting that a skein represents geese in flight; a gaggle when on ground.

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:12 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?

it gets pickled.

No, the next time when you accost a scorpion try dripping some of your single malt scotch on it and see what happens!

by Hellsangel Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:35 pm

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:50 pm

Hellsangel wrote:

Thanks for the video. Its either a myth or these scorpions are teetotalers! They are supposed to drink merrily, sting themselves and die!

Any more videos disproving myths on polar bears being left-handed, all bats fly to the left when they emerge from the caves and all bulls are color blind so they don't recognize "red" at all?

by bw Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:45 pm

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

wildebeest?

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k

zoo?

by goodcitizn Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:52 pm

bw wrote:
2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

wildebeest?

No.

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k

zoo?

LOL. You sound like Impy!

by bw Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:54 pm

#2 giraffe or okapi?

i don't know what a giraffe does to express itself vocally - neigh, bleat, bark, moo?

GC, are you back in business wrt cryptics?

by Idéfix Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:57 pm

2. crocodile?

by Idéfix Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:58 pm

5. fish, sharks, dolphins, whales, etc. Hard to picture how they would accomplish the feat under hundreds of feet of water with all that high pressure outside.

by Idéfix Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:59 pm

9. Does it die?

by pravalika nanda Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:06 pm

goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils? ** no color receptors?

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

3. Which in the cat family has no retractable claws?

4. Which is the only bird that can fly backwards?

5. Which animal can’t fart?

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating?** black widow spider

7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?** it seizes?

8. A group of geese on the ground is a “gaggle”. What is it called while in flight?

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?** it goes speed-dating.

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k

by pravalika nanda Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:07 pm

Idéfix wrote:9. Does it die?

**what!! be optimistimic.

by Guest Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:08 pm

pravalika nanda wrote:
9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?** it goes speed-dating.

lol... how was ur experience, if i may ask.

by pravalika nanda Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:24 pm

Vidya Bagchi wrote:
pravalika nanda wrote:
9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?** it goes speed-dating.

lol... how was ur experience, if i may ask.

** oh, i did hint at it on other posts, but no ever quite picked up. it was as pi said, quite boring. i got a friend to cover for me at work and left two hours early. i showed up for the event on time. it was in some bar where all the hors d'oevres were non-vegetarian. i had a seabreeze. i checked out the other women and the competition was zero. in those days, i.e. in late feb, i was a skinny girl, and it was a dating thing so naturally i dressed up. i put on a short skirt and high heels, the latter caused me some pain but it was just to keep away the short men. anyhow, i laughed a lot, was very friendly, but never giggly, and i made jokes and really sold myself. the other women made no effort, they were wearing pants and a lot of makeup. short skirts are way more interesting. some of the girls were saying things liek, "i'm a scientist doing research in biology" and another was saying, "i am getting my phd in computer science." whatever, please put on some nice clothes, you're making indian women look bad. i don't remember right now what i said i did but i certainly didn't say anything they could google up. i mean these guys just walked in from the street and no one knows what their mentality is.
** oh my god, it's so late on a weekday night, more later.

by Guest Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:31 pm

pravalika nanda wrote:
Vidya Bagchi wrote:
pravalika nanda wrote:
9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?** it goes speed-dating.

lol... how was ur experience, if i may ask.
** oh, i did hint at it on other posts, but no ever quite picked up. it was as pi said, quite boring. i got a friend to cover for me at work and left two hours early. i showed up for the event on time. it was in some bar where all the hors d'oevres were non-vegetarian. i had a seabreeze. i checked out the other women and the competition was zero. in those days, i.e. in late feb, i was a skinny girl, and it was a dating thing so naturally i dressed up. i put on a short skirt and high heels, the latter caused me some pain but it was just to keep away the short men. anyhow, i laughed a lot, was very friendly, but never giggly, and i made jokes and really sold myself. the other women made no effort, they were wearing pants and a lot of makeup. short skirts are way more interesting. some of the girls were saying things liek, "i'm a scientist doing research in biology" and another was saying, "i am getting my phd in computer science." whatever, please put on some nice clothes, you're making indian women look bad. i don't remember right now what i said i did but i certainly didn't say anything they could google up. i mean these guys just walked in from the street and no one knows what their mentality is.
** oh my god, it's so late on a weekday night, more later.

k will wait to hear the rest later. Specially if you met someone interesting.

by Hellsangel Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:38 pm

Let me guess, Janice. You were the slimmest, lithest 5'2" 160lb creature there.

by Mosquito Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:38 pm

goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

They are rectangular.

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

Giraffe?

3. Which in the cat family has no retractable claws?

4. Which is the only bird that can fly backwards?

5. Which animal can’t fart?

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating?

7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?

8. A group of geese on the ground is a “gaggle”. What is it called while in flight?

Geese dont fly.

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:18 am

bw wrote:#2 giraffe or okapi?

i don't know what a giraffe does to express itself vocally - neigh, bleat, bark, moo?

GC, are you back in business wrt cryptics?

Giraffe is correct. It apparently vibrates the air in its neck to communicate.

Halcy, I can work on a set to post tomorrow unless someone has already prepared one.

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:22 am

Idéfix wrote:5. fish, sharks, dolphins, whales, etc. Hard to picture how they would accomplish the feat under hundreds of feet of water with all that high pressure outside.

No. Hint: Its an australian animal!

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:26 am

[quote="pravalika nanda"][quote="goodcitizn"]1. What is special about a goat’s pupils? ** no color receptors?

NO.

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating?** black widow spider

NO.
7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion?** it seizes?

NO.

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate?** it goes speed-dating.

NO. But extra marks for a really ORIGINAL answer! Very Happy

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:29 am

Idéfix wrote:9. Does it die?

Yes. It supposedly imbibes, stings itself repeatedly and dies. However, Hellsbells has posted a video that defies the myth.

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:37 am

[quote="Mosquito"]

goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils?

They are rectangular.

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords?

Giraffe?

Correct on both answers. Apparently goats have rectangular pupils for being able to discern movements of predators against a flat horizon.

by bw Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:11 am

goodcitizn wrote:
bw wrote:#2 giraffe or okapi?

i don't know what a giraffe does to express itself vocally - neigh, bleat, bark, moo?

GC, are you back in business wrt cryptics?

Giraffe is correct. It apparently vibrates the air in its neck to communicate.

Halcy, I can work on a set to post tomorrow unless someone has already prepared one.

i don't think anyone else has signed up to post a set - please do work on one and post it!

ps: australian animal - platypus? wombat? dingo? tasmanian devil?

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:27 am

bw wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:
bw wrote:#2 giraffe or okapi?

i don't know what a giraffe does to express itself vocally - neigh, bleat, bark, moo?

GC, are you back in business wrt cryptics?

Giraffe is correct. It apparently vibrates the air in its neck to communicate.

Halcy, I can work on a set to post tomorrow unless someone has already prepared one.

i don't think anyone else has signed up to post a set - please do work on one and post it!

ps: australian animal - platypus? wombat? dingo? tasmanian devil?

Okay, if its okay with Indo et al, I'll post one tomorrow.

You named all except the most obvious australian animal! Wink

by indophile Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:39 am

goodcitizn wrote:
Okay, if its okay with Indo et al, I'll post one tomorrow.

You named all except the most obvious australian animal!

It's perfectly alright. Just a set once a week keeps the fun going.
You may be referring to kangaroo or a koala. But both of them chew their food. Any animal that chews its food has to fart however. Or, are you referring to some worm on the Great Barrier Reef?

by indophile Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:40 am

Some fart facts.
http://www.heptune.com/farts.html

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:49 am

[quote="indophile"]

goodcitizn wrote:
It's perfectly alright. Just a set once a week keeps the fun going.
You may be referring to kangaroo or a koala. But both of them chew their food. Any animal that chews its food has to fart however. Or, are you referring to some worm on the Great Barrier Reef?

I'll post a set tomorrow.

This animal that chews has a special metabolism that converts gas in the intestines to energy so there is no flatulence. Yes, it is the kangaroo!

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:24 pm

Answers:

goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils? They are rectangular.

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords? Giraffe

3. Which in the cat family has no retractable claws? Cheetah

4. Which is the only bird that can fly backwards? Hummingbird

5. Which animal can’t fart? Kangaroo.

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating? Praying Mantis

7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion? It stings itself and dies

8. A group of geese on the ground is a “gaggle”. What is it called while in flight? Skein

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate? It dies

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k Zoo was a good answer by bw.

by doofus_maximus Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:13 pm

goodcitizn wrote:Answers:

goodcitizn wrote:1. What is special about a goat’s pupils? They are rectangular.

2. Which African animal has no vocal cords? Giraffe

3. Which in the cat family has no retractable claws? Cheetah

4. Which is the only bird that can fly backwards? Hummingbird

5. Which animal can’t fart? Kangaroo.

6. Which female insect rips its male’s head off while mating? Praying Mantis

7. What happens when a drop of alcohol is put on a scorpion? It stings itself and dies

8. A group of geese on the ground is a “gaggle”. What is it called while in flight? Skein

9. What happens when a female ferret goes into heat and doesn’t find a mate? It dies

10. What do you call a group of SuCHers? j/k Zoo was a good answer by bw.

my reaction to this quiz is summed up by this Llama..

Fun Animal Trivia Llama-stare

by goodcitizn Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:46 pm

doofus_maximus wrote:

my reaction to this quiz is summed up by this Llama..

Cute. I am not good at googling to find the right video to respond. Perhaps our expert Hellsbells will assist me with an apt one.

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