Fancy yourself a wildlife expert? Every day here at Jervis Bay Wild is an adventure. Encountering bottlenose dolphins, Australian fur seals, sharks, birds, and more is nothing unusual, it’s all in a day’s work. And with our close proximity to these animals, and our love for and interest in them, we’ve learned quite a bit.
How well do you know your wildlife? Take this quiz and find out if you’re an animal expert or an amateur.
1. Why do humpback whales migrate?
A. For breeding and mating in more temperate waters
B. To get away from great white sharks
C. To get exercise so they don’t get too heavy
2. What do Australian fur seals most like to eat?
A. Seahorses and plankton
B. Sea turtles
C. Octopus, squid, and small bony fish
3. How do bottlenose dolphins communicate?
A. Winking
B. Squeaks, clicks, and whistles
C. Blowing bubbles and rubbing fins
4. What kind of penguins live in the Jervis Bay area?
A. Red penguins
B. Elf penguins
C. Fairy penguins
5. How do dolphins and whales sleep?
A. They swim to the surface and use other whales and dolphins to float as they sleep
B. By shutting off one half of their brain at a time
C. They don’t
6. How deep can Australian fur seals dive?
A. 50m
B. 100m
C. 200m
7. Bottlenose dolphins each have their own signature:
A. Whistle
B. Scent
C. Tongue shape
Ready to see how you did? Check out the answers at the bottom of the page! Give yourself one point for every correct answer.
RESULTS
1-3 points, Wildlife Newbie
Sorry, your wildlife knowledge needs some shaping up. But don’t worry, it’s never too late to learn all there is to know. Come join us on an eco cruise in Jervis Bay and see all of our amazing local wildlife in their natural habitat.
4-5 points, Not Too Shabby
Not bad, not bad. You know your wildlife pretty well. Want to increase your knowledge even more? Come visit us and our expert crew and guides will fill your mind with even more tales and facts about dolphins, whales, and more.
6-7 points, Time to Go Pro
Excellent job. You should think about working for us! We hope to see you soon in Jervis Bay so you can show off your great wildlife knowledge to friends and family. Book now for an awesome trip out on the water.
Answers:
1 (A)
2 (C)
3 (B OR C)
4 (C)
5 (B)
6 (C)
7 (A)
Whatever your results are, we hope you’ll come to Jervis Bay and pay us a visit soon. All creatures are fascinating and there is always more to learn about wildlife. Come cruise with us and say hello to our friends! Contact us for more details or Book Now through our website.
