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Trick or Trivia: Spooky Species

Test your knowledge…if you dare

These animals have become synonymous with Halloween — but how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge below with this spooky species trivia.

We’re celebrating the spookiest day of the year the VAKOVAKO-way — by recognizing all the weird and wonderful creatures we share our planet with. So forget the myths or common misconceptions you might have about these Halloween mascots, we’re here to show you just how fang-tastic these species really are. Think you know the ones we are talking about? Take our Halloween trivia — care if you dare.

  1. This animal is the only mammal that can fly and is one of the few that can live longer than humans (relative to its body size). What species is this?
  2. Thanks to this critter over 400-800 million tons of insects are eaten each year. And one type of species can see more colors than the human eye. What species is this?
  3. When this species gets together it’s called a murder. Their brains are so advance they have been known to recognize human faces and hold grudges. What species is this?
  4. This plant can be called belladonna, devil’s herb or banewort — and is considered to be one of the most poisonous plants in the world. A bit of this may cause muscle paralysis, including to the heart. What species is this?
  5. This amphibian can secrete poison behind their eyes to warn off predators, and some of that poison is so toxic it can take a human life. They prefer to hibernate in the winter and can breathe through their skin. What species is this?
  6. This frightful flyer has been around for over 80 million years. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica and not only has 270 degrees of movement in their neck, but they can also swivel their toes. What species is this?
  7. This creature can smell through their tongue and the sun helps regulate their body temperature. The fastest of this species can travel up to 12.5 mph (20 kph) and some kinds of this animal play dead. What species is this?
  8. This isn’t an animal but it does have fangs. They feast on live insects which they lure with their bright red lobes and nectar before drowning their prey with a special enzyme. What species is this? 

The scariest fact of all? More than 42,000 species are currently are threatened with extinction. Scary or not, it’s up to us to help. Care if you dare this Halloween.

 

Answers:

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  2. redips
  3. worc
  4. edahsthgin yldaed
  5. doat
  6. lwo
  7. ekans
  8. partylf sunev