[For Elementary School Students] Animal Quiz to Learn Knowledge and Fun Facts

koala

The animal said to sleep the longest in the world is the koala. They are believed to sleep for more than 20 hours a day, and there are various theories about why they sleep so much. One theory suggests it’s because their main food is eucalyptus, which contains toxins.

cheetah

The animal said to be the fastest runner on land is the cheetah, which lives in Africa. Its top speed is said to be an astonishing 110 kilometers per hour, faster than cars on a highway. It’s a member of the cat family that races across the savanna and is also known as a master hunter.

Woof

Zebras, members of the horse family, are known for their distinctive black-and-white patterns. Surprisingly, the sound these animals make—often seen at zoos—is “woof-woof.” Many people might imagine they neigh like horses, but they actually make a call that you wouldn’t expect from their appearance.

Elephant

Among land animals, the largest is the African elephant, which lives in Africa. Some individuals have been recorded with shoulder heights of up to 4 meters and weights of 10 tons. Although Asian elephants are somewhat smaller than African elephants, they are the largest land animals in Asia.

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The sight of gorillas drumming, often seen at zoos and the like, is well known. If you look closely at a gorilla when it beats its chest, you’ll notice it slaps with an open hand. Chest-beating is said not only to signal strength to potential threats, but also to be one way gorillas heighten their own emotions or relieve tension when they’re nervous.

20 minutes

Giraffes sleep for only about 20 minutes a day. Although they are large animals, you rarely see them sitting on the ground and curling up to sleep. They take short standing naps for about two hours to regain their energy. Their deep sleep lasts only a very brief time—about 1 to 2 minutes.

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It’s said that dogs’ intelligence—being able to understand human words and emotions as well as follow commands—is roughly equivalent to that of a 2- to 3-year-old child. Intelligence also varies by breed, so it can be useful to look into the cognitive level of any breed you’re interested in. Dogs are animals that, depending on the breed, can understand gestures and words and act accordingly.