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What is the name of the animals found in Africa that are also the third-largest living rodents?
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Porcupine
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Hippopotamus
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Warthog
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Zebra
Explanation
Porcupines (sometimes called porcupettes) are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that protect against predators. Porcupines are the third-largest living rodents in the world are found abundantly in Africa. Among the porcupines, the largest is the African crested porcupine.
Which only living species of the order Tubulidentata is found in Africa?
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Aardvark
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Bongo
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Elephant
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Hippopotamus
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The only surviving species of Tubulidentata are the Aardvarks which have bodies like pigs and ears like rabbits. They are considered experts in catching and eating termites.
Which is the largest reptile found in Africa?
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Nile Crocodile
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Python
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Cobra
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Komodo Dragon
Explanation
The largest reptile found in Africa is the Nile crocodile. Other than Nile crocodiles, Nile monitor lizards are another species of large reptiles that are found in the African region.
What is an armadillo shell made from?
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Osteoderm
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Abandoned Turtle Shells
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Hardened Calcium
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Fat Deposits
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The shells of Armadillo are made from osteoderm, which is armor made of bones. A dark-brown keratin layer marks the top layer of the shell. The African or Giant Armadillo is one of the largest living species of Armadillo.
What is the closest living relative of the hippo?
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Whales
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Elephants
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Rhino
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Giraffe
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Whales are regarded as the closest living relatives of hippopotamus, although whales have more physical resemblance to pigs. Other than whales, dolphins are said to be related to hippopotamus.
What are rhino horns made of?
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Keratin
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Bones
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Ivory
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Hair
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Keratin is the protein that the rhino horns are made up of, though their physical appearance makes them appear to be made of bones. The horns of the African rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) are among the densest known structures in nature, with a density approaching that of gold, platinum, and tungsten.
The burros are found in African deserts. What is the nickname of the male burrow?
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Jacks
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Broncos
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Hunters
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Studs
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Jack is the word used to refer to male burrows. Burrows are actually small donkeys. In fact, they are thought to be the ancestors of donkeys.
What is the biggest cat in Africa?
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Lion
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Leopard
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Cheetah
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Wild Cat
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The largest cat species found in Africa is the lion. These big cats belong to the genus Panthera and live in Africa and the Asiatic region. Other than lions, cheetah and leopards are also found in almost all parts of Africa.
Platypus is found in almost all of Africa. How does a platypus find its food in water?
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Its electro-sensitive bill
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Its excellent eyesight
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Its large ears
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Its extreme sense of smell
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Platypuses have the ability to paddle using their webbed front feet. They use their beaver-like tails and hind feet for steering to hunt underwater.
What is the 2nd name of the Suricate?
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Meerkat
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Dwarf mongoose
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African striped weasel
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Hoopoes
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Suricate or Meerkat as they are commonly called is a small mongoose that is found in the southern parts of Africa. Meerkats are known for their large eyes and broad head.
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