Question 1: Where in Canada is the Great Bear Rainforest, seen in today’s image?
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Manitoba
Correct Answer: British Columbia
Fact: The Great Bear Rainforest spans over 25,000 square miles, making it one of the largest coastal temperate rainforests in the world. This vast wilderness is home to diverse wildlife, including Vancouver Coastal Sea wolves, pictured here, grizzly bears, black bears, and the rare spirit bear. It is also home to ancient western red cedars that are over 1,000 years old, as well as towering Sitka spruces, which can reach up to 295 feet. The Great Bear Rainforest was officially recognized by the government of British Columbia in February 2016, when it announced an agreement to permanently protect 85% of the old-growth forested area from industrial logging.
Question 2: What is the smallest wolf species?
- Eurasian wolf
- Tundra wolf
- Arabian wolf
Correct Answer: Arabian wolf
Fact: The Arabian wolf is a small, desert-adapted subspecies of the gray wolf found in the Arabian Peninsula. It weighs between 40 and 55 pounds and has thin fur to cope with the hot climate. This wolf has large ears that disperse body heat, helping it cool down in the desert heat—a unique adaptation. It feeds on small mammals, birds, and carrion.
Question 3: Who portrayed the werewolf Jacob Black in the movie adaptation of ‘Twilight’?
- Billy Burke
- Robert Pattinson
- Taylor Lautner
Correct Answer: Taylor Lautner
Fact: Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner, is a central character in the ‘Twilight’ movies. Initially introduced as Bella Swan’s childhood friend, Jacob’s role expands as a key figure. The movie was shot in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, including Stanley Park, Washington state, and Oregon.