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This is the only mammal that can fly. They sleep during the day, mostly by hanging upside down on trees. There are more than 1,400 species of this animal found all over the world. Name this animal.

Bats are found all over the world, except in the Arctic region and Antarctica. The scientific name is Chiroptera, which means “hand wing”. This is because bats have a thin layer of skin stretched between four long fingers and a thumb that is quite similar to human hands.

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Bat
Kiwi
Sparrow
Owl

This type of bird is known for its brilliant vision, great hearing and feathers adapted for silent flight. They can also look behind by rotating their heads! These birds are most active at night. Name this bird.

There are more than 200 species of owls. Although most species of owls are nocturnal, certain owls can be seen hunting during the day. A person who remains awake at night is often called a night owl. A group of owls is called a parliament, or a wisdom, or a study.

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Pigeon
Nightingale
Owl
Duck

This animal is known for a pattern of dark fur around its eyes that looks like a mask. It is believed that these help reduce the brightness of sunlight and improve their night vision. Which animal is this?

A raccoon, also spelt as racoon, is an omnivorous animal. They eat insects, small mammals, and even fruits. Raccoons are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities. They have been observed using tools, such as rocks or sticks, to access food or water sources.

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Koala
Panda
Rabbit
Raccoon

This animal belongs to the rodent family, which includes rats, and mice. They are commonly kept as house pets and have chubby cheeks which are used to store food. Identify this animal.

Hamsters stay underground in their burrows during the day to avoid being caught by larger animals. They are also known for their short tails and round, furry bodies. There are several different species of hamsters like the Syrian hamster, dwarf hamster, and Chinese hamster.

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Rat
Mouse
Hamster
Beaver

This is a type of mammal that looks like a large, big-tailed dog. They are nocturnal creatures but can sometimes be seen during the day. They are often believed to be cunning. Which animal?

There are around 25 species of foxes, including the red fox, Arctic fox, and grey fox. Foxes are social animals and live in groups. A group of foxes is referred to as a skulk, leash, or earth. Foxes are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.

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Wolf
Hyena
Dog
Fox

This animal is sometimes called a “bear”. However, it is not a type of bear. They can only be found in parts of eastern and southern Australia. They mainly eat the leaves of the Eucalyptus plants. Which animal?

Koalas belong to a group of animals called marsupials, who carry their babies in a pouch. Baby koalas are called joeys. They stay in their mother's pouch for six months. They are usually silver grey or brown in colour. Koalas have fingerprints that are very similar to human fingerprints.

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Panda
Raccoon
Koala
Sloth

This animal belongs to the cat family and is only found in Asia and Africa. This animal has light-coloured fur and dark spots on it. Like many other cats, it also hunts alone at night. Name this animal.

Leopards are great at climbing trees and are fast runners. The word ‘leopard’ comes from the Latin language word leopardus. Leopards carry their prey into trees to stop other animals from feeding on them. Their large eyes and dilated pupils allow them to see well in the dark.

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Leopard
Tiger
Lion
Cheetah

This is the third-largest land mammal, after the elephant and rhinoceros. They mostly eat grass, during the night. This animal gets its name from the Greek words for “river horse”. Which animal is this?

A male Hippopotamus can weigh up to 4,500 kilograms! Hippopotamuses are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to five minutes. They are semi-aquatic animals. They spend a lot of their time in the water, as their skin is very sensitive to the sun.

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Whale
Dolphin
Porpoises
Hippopotamus

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