Zoo Atlanta Scavenger Hunt

Naked Mole Rats
What type of social behavior do naked mole rats exhibit and what does that mean?
Orangutans
For how long does a mother orangutan carry her totally dependent infant?
How many years are there usually between births for an orangutan?
Where do orangutans build their nests in the forest?
Do orangutans have a long or short childhood?
What is the current conservation status of Sumatran orangutans in the wild?
What do orangutans enjoy eating?
What are two major threats to this species’ survival?
Red Panda
Match the body adaptation of the red panda with its function.
o Fur
o Sense of smell
o Large tail
o Whiskers
o Thumb
a) helps them grasp bamboo
b) helps them balance
c) helps them locate food
d) helps protect them from the cold
e) helps them find their way in the dark
How many red pandas can you expect to see together in the wild?
World of Reptiles
Name two of the most serious threats to frog species in the wild.
What are three of the ways scientists and researchers are attempting to fight the
amphibian crisis?
What is the second largest rattlesnake species in GA?
How long does the reticulated python get?
What is “the most ferocious animal in the world?” How much forest does this species
consume annually?
Trader’s Alley
Why are sun bears harvested?
Where do sun bears get their name?
Are the markings on a sun bear’s chest unique or the same for all bears?
What are the extinct subspecies of tigers?
Why are Burmese star tortoises endangered?
Do Sumatran tigers live in large groups or on their own?
In what part of the world can wreathed hornbills be found?
What animal family does the tanuki belong to?
What country are radiated tortoises found in?
Giant panda
While bamboo makes up 99% of the giant pandas’ diet, the species retains what
physical characteristic(s) of carnivores?
Giant pandas are endangered. It is estimated that only _ _ remain in the wild.
What is the sixth digit on the panda’s paw called?