What material does the black-naped monarch use to decorate its nest? A Small pebbles B Spider-egg cases C Feathers of other birds Fact: The black-naped monarch adds a unique touch to its nest by decorating it with spider-egg cases. While the female carefully builds the cup-shaped nest, the male stands guard. Once the nest is … Read more
The scissor-tailed flycatcher is the state bird of … A Illinois B Oklahoma C Nevada Fact: The scissor-tailed flycatcher is the Sooner State’s official bird. Also called the swallow-tailed flycatcher or scissorstail, the striking insect-eater belongs to the Tyrannus genus, a group commonly known as kingbirds. Native to North and Central America, this bird is … Read more
For World Theater Day, today’s image features Odeon of Herodes Atticus. We’re in … A Greece B Spain C Egypt Fact: The Odeon of Herodes Atticus was built in 161 CE on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens. The Roman-era theater was commissioned by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia … Read more
Who wrote the play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’? A Jane Austen B Oscar Wilde C Edgar Allan Poe Fact: The ‘Importance of Being Earnest,’ written by Oscar Wilde, was first performed in 1895. The comedy play follows two men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create alter egos named ‘Ernest’ to escape societal obligations … Read more
Which country is home to the world’s largest indoor theater? A Philippines B United Kingdom C United States Fact: The world’s largest mixed-use indoor theater is the 350-acre Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Opened in 2014, it has a seating capacity of over 50,000. Designed for concerts, sporting events, and large-scale performances, the arena was built … Read more
Question 1: Which animal is featured in today’s image? A Manatee B Dugong C Walrus Manatees are large, slow-moving marine mammals that belong to the order Sirenia, which also includes the dugong. They are primarily found in warm, shallow waters such as coastal areas, rivers, and estuaries. Manatees are herbivores, feeding mainly on seagrass and … Read more
Which animal is featured in today’s image? A Manatee B Dugong C Walrus Fact: Manatees are large, slow-moving marine mammals that belong to the order Sirenia, which also includes the dugong. They are primarily found in warm, shallow waters such as coastal areas, rivers, and estuaries. Manatees are herbivores, feeding mainly on seagrass and aquatic … Read more
What is a baby manatee called? A Calf B Kit C Pup Fact: Manatee calves are born underwater and must swim to the surface immediately to take their first breath. Calves stay close to their mothers for about one to two years, during which they learn essential survival skills like finding food, avoiding dangers, and … Read more
Which of these animals is closely related to the manatee? A Elephant B Dolphin C Shark Fact: Manatees are most closely related to elephants, despite their aquatic lifestyle. Both animals share a common ancestor that lived over 50 million years ago. Manatees and elephants are related through the biological clade Tethytheria, which is a group … Read more
Question 1: We’re looking out of a hobbit-hole on Tolkien Reading Day. Where is it? A New Zealand B Australia C Samoa Hobbiton is a movie set in Matamata, New Zealand, built for Peter Jackson’s film adaptations of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Today, it’s a popular tourist attraction where fans can … Read more