[For Seniors] Fun 3-Choice Animal Quiz! Introducing Questions Full of Surprises and Discoveries

white

A panda’s tail is actually white. While its body pattern is black and white, the tail is distinctively white and cute. Many Japanese people reportedly believe that a panda’s tail is black. This is because when Kan Kan and Lan Lan arrived at Ueno Zoo from China in 1972, a Japanese toy manufacturer sold stuffed pandas with black tails. The makers hadn’t seen real pandas and designed them from imagination, which led to the idea of a black-tailed panda spreading in Japan.

To prevent body heat from escaping

Flamingos stand on one leg to prevent their body temperature from dropping even in water. Because birds’ legs generally lack feathers, they cool down easily when exposed to air or water. By tucking one leg up into their bodies, flamingos reduce heat loss.

chocolate

Chocolate contains theobromine, which is harmful to dogs, and eating it can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, and tremors. In the worst case, it can be fatal, so you must never give it to them. In addition to chocolate, it’s best to avoid cocoa and products that contain caffeine.

black

Polar bears may be covered in fluffy white fur, but their skin is actually black. Because they live in extremely cold regions, they have a thick layer of fat beneath their skin. Their white fur lets sunlight pass through, and the black skin absorbs the sunlight, helping to keep their bodies warm.

walk backwards

The answer is to walk backward. It’s said that if you turn your backside to the dog, it won’t bark. There are some dogs that bark loudly and can be scary even during a walk. In such cases, walk backward and quietly move away.

to faint

Raccoon dogs are quite timid animals. If they get startled, they faint. You don’t see them much in the city these days, but in the countryside you might come across one. If you do, try not to startle it and just watch quietly from a distance.

To protect the eyes from sand

Since camels live in the desert, it seems their eyelashes have become long to protect their eyes from sand. It’s the same role for humans too—to keep debris from getting into our eyes. Camels have likely grown strong and evolved to thrive in the desert.