Question 1

What is the largest animal in the world?

Accepted Answer

The largest animal in the world is the blue whale. It can grow as long as two school buses and weigh as much as 33 elephants!

Question 2

Why do birds sing?

Accepted Answer

Birds sing to communicate with each other. They sometimes sing to find a mate or to tell other birds that a certain area is their territory.

Question 3

How do fish breathe underwater?

Accepted Answer

Fish use special parts called gills to breathe underwater. Gills take in water, extract oxygen from it, and help fish survive.

Question 4

Why do cats purr?

Accepted Answer

Cats purr when they're happy or feeling safe. Sometimes, they also purr to comfort themselves if they're feeling sick or scared.

Question 5

What is the fastest land animal?

Accepted Answer

The fastest land animal is the cheetah. It can run as fast as a car driving on a highway for short distances.

Question 6

How do bees make honey?

Accepted Answer

Bees collect nectar from flowers and carry it back to their hive. There, they turn it into honey and store it for when they need food.

Question 7

Why do snakes shed their skin?

Accepted Answer

Snakes shed their skin because they grow but their skin doesn't stretch. Shedding allows them to get a new, bigger skin to fit into.

Question 8

What are mammals?

Accepted Answer

Mammals are animals that have fur or hair and usually give birth to live babies. They also feed their babies milk when they are young.

Question 9

How do bats see in the dark?

Accepted Answer

Bats use a special sense called echolocation to see in the dark. They make sounds that bounce off objects, helping them to 'see' with their ears.

Question 10

Why do giraffes have long necks?

Accepted Answer

Giraffes have long necks to reach leaves high up in trees. This helps them eat food that other animals can’t reach.

Question 11

What do penguins eat?

Accepted Answer

Penguins eat mostly fish and sometimes squid and krill. They catch their food by swimming and diving underwater.

Question 12

How do chameleons change color?

Accepted Answer

Chameleons change color by adjusting special cells in their skin. They do this to communicate, show their mood, or camouflage in different environments.

Question 13

What makes a bird able to fly?

Accepted Answer

Birds can fly because they have wings and lightweight bodies. Their bones are hollow, making them light enough to lift off the ground.

Question 14

Why do wolves howl?

Accepted Answer

Wolves howl to communicate with their pack. It helps them find each other if they get separated and can also warn other wolves to stay away.

Question 15

How do frogs catch their food?

Accepted Answer

Frogs catch their food using their long, sticky tongues. They flick their tongues out quickly to grab flying insects before pulling them into their mouths.

Question 16

What is camouflage?

Accepted Answer

Camouflage is when animals blend in with their environment. This helps them hide from predators or sneak up on prey.

Question 17

Why do turtles have shells?

Accepted Answer

Turtles have shells to protect themselves from predators. The hard shell acts like a shield, keeping them safe from harm.

Question 18

What is the main job of ants in their colony?

Accepted Answer

Different ants in a colony have different jobs, but most work to find food and protect their home. Some ants also take care of the queen and the baby ants.

Question 19

Why do some animals hibernate?

Accepted Answer

Some animals hibernate to survive the cold winter when food is hard to find. They sleep for a long time, living off stored fat in their bodies.

Question 20

How do elephants use their trunks?

Accepted Answer

Elephants use their trunks for many things, like eating, drinking, and picking up things. They also use them to shower themselves with water or dust.

The Wonders of the Animal Kingdom - 20 FAQs Explained Simply