Test Your Zoo and Aquarium Specie IQ


 octopus

How much do you know about the Giant Pacific Octopus?
 
1. The Giant Pacific Octopus is the longest living species of octopus. What is their average life span?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 12 years
 
2. A Giant Pacific Octopus uses the suction cups on their arms to:
A. Smell
B. Taste
C. Grasp items
D. All of the above
 
3. The GPO has how many hearts:
A. 3
B. 1
C. 2
D. 5 
 
4. The GPO is the largest octopus and average size is:
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 14 feet
D. 30 feet
 
5. Female lay eggs that are the size of a:
A. Grain of rice
B. Chicken egg
C. Ping Pong ball
D. Softball
 
6. Octopus have a mouth that resembles a(n) :
A. Human Mouth
B. Parrot's beak
C. Anteater's mouth
D. Fish lips
 
7. Octopus release ink to:
A. Attract a mate
B. Draw prey in
C. Escape from predators
D. Play with other octopus
 
8. A female Giant Pacific Octopus has this many suction cups:
A. 1,200
B. 2,240
C. 3,450
D. 5,260
 
Answers:
1. B – 4 Years.
2. D – Suction cups are used to smell, taste and grasp items.
3. A – 3
4. C – 14 feet
5. A – Grain of rice
6. B – Parrot’s beak
7. C – Escape from predators
8. B – 2,240
 

 



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