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Question 1:
Which animal's tongue is purple so it does not get sunburned while the animal sticks it out to eat leaves all day?

Giraffes have long tongues — up to 20 inches! They use them to grab leaves from tall trees. Since they’re out in the sun a lot, their tongues are dark (purple or black) to protect against sunburn. Turtles, gorillas, and elephants don’t have this adaptation.
✔ Correct answer: A Giraffe

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Question 2:
Which animal can change colors and textures to blend in to its surroundings to hide from predators?

Octopuses are famous for changing color AND texture to match rocks, sand, or coral. Puffer fish puff up but don’t really change color like octopuses. Cats and caterpillars might camouflage a little, but not like an octopus.
✔ Correct answer: B Octopus

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Question 3:
Which animal can run up to 80 mph to catch prey?

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals — they can hit 60–75 mph, sometimes even close to 80 mph in short bursts. Lions are fast too, but only about 50 mph. Gophers and elephants? Not even close.
✔ Correct answer: C Cheetah

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Question 4:
Which animal can freeze up to 60% of its body to survive over the winter?

Wood frogs actually let parts of their bodies freeze solid in winter — ice forms under their skin and around organs, but they thaw out in spring. Snakes, chameleons, and salamanders don’t do this.
✔ Correct answer: A Wood Frog

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Question 5:
Which animal has adapted to survive in the desert by getting water from seeds that they eat and never drinks water?

Kangaroo rats live in deserts and get all the water they need from the seeds they eat. Their kidneys are super efficient at saving water. Wild cats, owls, and rattlesnakes still need to drink water sometimes.
✔ Correct answer: D Kangaroo Rat

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Question 6:
Which animal has antifreeze proteins in its body to protect it from freezing ocean waters in Antarctica?

Notothenioid fish live in icy Antarctic waters. They have special “antifreeze” proteins in their blood so they don’t freeze. Polar bears live on ice but aren’t in the water all the time — and they don’t have these proteins.
✔ Correct answer: A Notothenioid fish

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Final Answer:
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. A