Question 1: Today’s image features a playful otter in the water. Which species does it belong to?
- European river otter
- Sea otter
- Giant otter
Correct Answer: European river otter
Fact: European river otters are one of the most widespread otter species. They are found in Europe and parts of Asia and northern Africa. Their diet mainly consists of fish, but they are also known to eat amphibians, insects, worms, and small mammals. European river otter populations declined in the latter half of the 20th century, but conservation efforts have helped them bounce back in several regions in Europe.
Question 2: Which creature is described as half-dog and half-otter in Scottish and Irish folklore?
- Chupacabra
- Loch Ness Monster
- Dobhar-chú
Correct Answer: Dobhar-chú
Fact: The Dobhar-Chú is said to dwell in rivers and lakes, sporting fur with protective qualities. Its name, roughly translated, means ‘water hound.’ The legend of this mythical creature has been passed down through generations in the form of oral storytelling, with very few written records. Although there is no scientific evidence of its existence, there have been reports of Dobhar-Chú sightings in Ireland, some of which date back to 1684.
Question 3: Which animated Disney movie features Emmitt Otterton as a character?
- Zootopia
- Bambi
- Finding Dory
Correct Answer: Zootopia
Fact: ‘Zootopia’ is an animated buddy cop movie that was released in 2016. The story follows a rookie police officer rabbit, Judy Hopps, and a con artist fox, Nick Wilde, who join forces to solve a conspiracy surrounding the mysterious disappearance of predators. Emmitt Otterton, a North American river otter working as a florist, is one of the characters that disappear.