We’re looking down on the Steyr River, a two-hour drive from the capital, Vienna. Which country are we in? A Austria B Italy C France The Steyr flows down to the ancient town of the same name in the state of Upper Austria. There it meets the Enns and eventually empties into the Danube, Europe’s … Read more
What is the natural habitat of peafowl? A Desert sand B Forest trees C Mountain peaks Wild peafowl primarily reside in deciduous forests and love to roost in trees. The correct answer is Forest trees.
What are the spots at the ends of peacock feathers called? A Sunspots B Eyespots C Hotspots Peacock feathers feature eyespots, named after their striking similarity to eyes. The correct answer is Eyespots.
What is a baby peafowl called? A Peabody B Peahen C Peachick A baby peacock or peahen is referred to as a peachick. The correct answer is Peachick.
In which state do manatees congregate in the winter months? A Texas B Florida C Massachusetts These manatees can be found as far out as Texas and Massachusetts in the summer, but they head to the warm waters of Florida during the colder winter months. The correct answer is Florida.
Manatees are classified as… A Carnivores B Herbivores C Omnivores These gentle giants have healthy appetites and they spend up to seven hours a day grazing on aquatic plants. The correct answer is Herbivores.
What marine mammal is also called the sea cow? A Bottlenose dolphin B Manatee C Leopard seal Manatees are gentile, docile, and large, not unlike their bovine namesakes. The correct answer is Manatee.
What are the Dolomite Mountains also known as? A The Pale Mountains B The Jagged Mountains C The Dark Mountains They might look dark in this photograph, but the Dolomites are known as the Pale Mountains due to the color of their rock (dolomite). However, they can glow red, yellow, pink, and orange at sunrise … Read more
What does ‘Cima Grande’ translate to in English? A Little Peak B Big Peak C Western Peak The Cima Grande (Big Peak) has an elevation of 9,839 feet. The correct answer is Big Peak.
Where is the Tre Cime di Lavaredo located? A France B Russia C Italy Northeastern Italy is the home of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo), some of the most iconic peaks in the Dolomites range. The correct answer is Italy.