Question 1: Meet the splendid leaf frog, which is a species of …
- Tree frog
- Goose frog
- Rain frog
Answer: Tree frog
Fact: The splendid leaf frog, native to the rainforests of Central and South America, is an arboreal species that uses its long limbs and sticky toe pads to grip leaves and branches. Primarily active at night, it plays a vital role in keeping insect populations in check.
Question 2: How do frogs help push food down their throats?
- They flap their ears
- They wiggle their nose
- They blink their eyes
Answer: They blink their eyes
Fact: When a frog blinks, its eyes sink into its head and push against the roof of its mouth, helping to move food down into the stomach. This unusual but clever mechanism is likely necessary because frogs don’t chew—they swallow their food whole.
Question 3: In ‘Shrek 2,’ who is turned into a frog?
- King Harold
- The Gingerbread Man
- Donkey
Answer: King Harold
Fact: In Shrek 2, Fiona’s father, King Harold, is revealed to have a hidden past—he was originally a frog who was transformed into a human by the Fairy Godmother’s magic to marry Queen Lillian. When the Fairy Godmother’s magic is broken at the end of the film, he returns to his original form as a frog.