These are the Q&A from tonight.<br><br><br>1) Fill in the blank: ________, Stallion of the Cimarron.<br>Spirit<br><br>2) Elyne Mitchell, an Australian author, wrote a horse-based children's series which was also adapted into a movie and TV series. What was the title of the first book in the series?<br>The Silver Brumby<br><br>3) Harness races can be conducted at which two gaits?<br>Trot and Pace<br><br>4) This horse, heralded as the greatest racehorse that ever lived, is a Triple Crown Champion and has recently had a movie made about him. Who is he?<br>Secretariat<br><br>5) If you notice swelling on the backside of a horse's cannon bone, what is most likely injured?<br>The digital deep flexor tendon<br><br>6) What illness related to diet/weight can cause lameness?<br>Founder<br><br>7) What breed is famous for being able to sprint the fastest at the quarter-mile distance?<br>American Quarterhorse<br><br>8.) In the classic novel, Black Beauty, when is the last time Beauty and Ginger see each other?<br>As broken down cab horses.<br><br>9) How is a horse choking different from a human choking?<br>Horses have separate airways<br><br>10) When the bottom of a horse's hoof is too thin, resulting in tenderness/lameness, the animal is said to be what?<br>Soft-soled<br><br>11) The national horse of Brazil is the ___________.<br>Mangalarga Marchador<br><br>12) The main horse in Black Beauty, Beauty, has what marking?<br>White star<br><br>13) Another name for the Przewalski is the _________.<br>Mongolian Wild Horse<br><br>14) These black horses were favored mounts of knights.<br>Friesian<br><br>15) According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest living horse is how tall?<br>20 hands, 2.75 inches/210.19cm/82.75in<br><br>16) How many roses are sewn into the Garland of Roses for the Kentucky Derby winner?<br>554.<br><br>17) What is a coltpixie?<br>A spirit horse which lures mortal horses into bogs<br><br>18) The oldest horse on record, Old Billy, died at what age?<br>62<br><br>19) What is the "interdental space"?<br>The area on the upper and lower jaws where there are no teeth.<br><br>20) The first known ancestor of the horse is called what?<br>Eohippus<br><br>21) Which breed of horse is always born black and matures white/grey?<br>Camargue or Lipizzan<br><br>22) The Black Stallion series is written by?<br>Walter Farley<br><br>23) Which horse won the 2011 Belmont Stakes in New York?<br>Ruler on Ice<br><br>24) The Spanish Riding School works with which horse breed?<br>Lipizzan<br><br>25) There is a monument honoring this fallen race horse in the entrance of Churchill Downs. What is the horse's name?<br>Barbaro
<span style="font-size:85"><span style="color:#8000BF">dang! i forgot, but i probably only would have gotten like the barbaro onr (i read a book on him)...</span></span>
Topic/prizes have been announced/posted. I completely forgot that I needed to do that today. <br><br><br>Might want to brush up on your myths and legends knowledge!
Idk if I will be there, even if I was I wouldnt have a chance lol, the only thing I had a chance at was horses, their my thing, ya know? lol. but my stupid computer was acting up so I got to all the hard(er) questions that even most horse people had to look up lol. <br>Btw,what is the finale,is it like questions from all the subjects we are going over?<br>and do I pm you,Ana,to donate?
Sorry for the break last week. While I'm not sure where Anastasia is at in terms of being able to host this week, I will be around to host tomorrow night. Same time, same place. Topic and prizes will be announced tomorrow morning. ;D
<span style="text-decoration:underline">Results</span><br>1st: Simm/Niffler<br>2nd: Dreamy<br>3rd: Grewsko<br><br><br>The trivia questions and answers for this week are as follows:<br><br>1. What bird did Benjamin Franklin suggest to be the symbol of the United States?<br> Turkey <br><br>2. What is the only bird that can fly backward?<br> Hummingbird<br><br>3. What is the largest variety of woodpecker?<br> Mexican Imperial Woodpecker<br><br>4. How many eggs per year does the average chicken lay?<br> 260<br><br>5. Name the bird species with the largest egg.<br> Ostrich<br><br>6. Which common species of bird is found in every US state, excluding Hawaii?<br> American Crow<br><br>7. How many owl species are found in North America?<br> 19<br><br>8. How many degrees can an owl rotate its head?<br> 270<br><br>9. What is the term used to describe a group of crows? Of ravens? (two answers)<br> Murder; Unkindness<br><br>10. The sport involving the flying of birds of prey is called what?<br> Falconry<br><br>11. Bald Eagles obtain their trademark white plumage at the head and tailfeathers at what age?<br> 4 years<br><br>12. About how many feathers does the average eagle have?<br> 7,000<br><br>13. The raptor cries played in almost every Hollywood film, regardless of the species shown on screen, are usually the call of what species?<br> Red-tailed Hawk<br><br>14. Which bird is the national emblem of Mexico?<br> Golden Eagle<br><br>15. Stretching 10.5 feet, which species of land bird has the largest wingspan?<br> Andean Condor <br><br>16. Which species of parrot has a toothbrush-like tongue for collecting nectar and pollen?<br> Lory <br><br>17. Which species of parrot is the easiest to teach to mimic ("talk")?<br> African Grey <br><br>18. How old was the oldest captive American Crow?<br> 59 <br><br>19. A group of circling vultures is described as a what?<br> Kettle <br><br>20. How long does it take for an emu to reach its adult height of 6 feet?<br> 1 year <br>21. What falcon was alternately known as a "pigeon hawk"?<br> Merlin <br><br>22. A 1486 publication about falconry states that the appropriate bird for a king to possess was a...<br> Gyrfalcon (male & female) <br><br>23. Peregrine Falcons have a top speed of around ____ mph in a full stoop.<br> 200 <br><br>24. What is the smallest species in the genus Falco?<br> Seychelles Kestrel <br><br>25. What is the largest raptor to be found in the Americas?<br> Harpy Eagle
Tonights topic is marine animals. <br><br><br>Prizes for tonight:<br><br>1st: 2 mil from Redtail, 1 280/200 from Aziu, 1 5 year training from Troglin, custom banner from Anastasia<br>2nd: 1 mil from Redtail, 1 280/200 from Aziu, 1 5 year training from Troglin, custom banner from Anastasia<br>3rd: 1 mil from Redtail, 1 280/200 from Troglin, 1 3 year training from Troglin, custom banner from Anastasia
Finale prizes are as follows!<br><br><br>1st: 5 mil, 4 unmade imports, 1 280/200 from Aziu, 10 years from Aziu, 20 years from Troglin, 2 colored sketches from Dreamland<br>2nd: 5 mil, 2 unmade imports, 1 280/200 from Aziu, 10 years from Troglin, 2 colored sketches from Dreamland<br>3rd: 5 mil, 2 unmade imports, 1 280/200 from Aziu, 10 years from Troglin, 1 colored sketch from Dreamland<br><br><br>** There is no solid topic. This is FREE FOR ALL. You could be asked questions on dogs, sea creatures, birds, equines, etc. If you can think of it, it might be asked! <br>** There are FORTY (40) questions.<br>** Anyone can play! This will last from 8pm to about 9pm, possibly running over just a tad.
Winners from tonight.<br><br>1st: Sim with 24 points<br>2nd: Bobolu with 9 points<br>3rd: Raymondray with 4 points<br><br><br><br><br>Questions and answers are as follows.<br><br><br>1) Name the condition that these symptoms indicate: shivering, listlessness, low body temperature, difficulty breathing, muscle stiffness, and lower respiratory/circulatory rates.<br>Hypothermia<br><br>2) What is the average lifespan of a wild Gray Wolf?<br>6 to 8 years<br><br>3) Fill in the blanks. _______ is possible when the outside temperature is warmer than the animals internal temperature. <br>Heatstroke<br><br>4) Which of these plants is toxic to animals? Azalea, Grape Ivy, or Spider Plant<br>Azalea<br><br>5) What year did Red Wolves become extinct in the wild?<br>1980<br><br>6) What is the common name of the Canis latrans?<br>Coyote<br><br>7) Where can you find the Aye-Aye species?<br>Madagascar<br><br>8.) How many humps does an Arabian Camel have?<br>One<br><br>9) What is the most dangerous breed of jellyfish?<br>Box jellyfish (aka sea wasp)<br><br>10) This species is symbolic of the Great Plains. <br>Bison<br><br>11) This Portuguese animal is a siphonophore (made up of a group of organisms working together). They are a sea creature sometimes called a bluebottle. What is it's name?<br>Portuguese man-of-war<br><br>12) Matschie's tree kangaroos can leap how far to the ground without being harmed?<br>60 ft (18 meters)<br><br>13) What is the most common species of Zebra?<br>Plains (Burchell's) zebras<br><br>14) Where can Red Crabs be found?<br>Christmas Island, Australia<br><br>15) In the Disney movie, Bambi, what species is "Flower"?<br>Skunk<br><br>16) What is the main diet of an Aardvark? <br>Termites<br><br>17) Where does the Black Mamba get its name from?<br>The blue-black color inside their mouth<br><br>18) What is the largest member of the weasel family?<br>Wolverine<br><br>19) What is a group of Tapirs referred to as?<br>Candle<br><br>20) What is the only natural predator of the Golden Dart Frog?<br>Leimadophis epinephelus (or Liophis)<br><br>21) This breed lures its catch by playing along the shoreline. <br>Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever<br><br>22) When was the Chinese Shar-Pei recognized by the AKC?<br>1992<br><br>23) Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who guarded his masters grave for 14 years. In what city can you find a statue of this dog? <br>Edinburgh<br><br>24) The Grey Ghost is a nickname for what dog breed? <br>Weimaraner<br><br>25) Schipperke originated in what country?<br>Belgium<br><br>26) Pointers direct their hunters by pointing at the prey. Retrievers find and retrieve the prey. What were Setters originally trained to do?<br>Crouch in front of game to prevent its escape<br><br>27) What was the name AND breed of Adolf Hitler's dog?<br>Blondi and German Shepherd<br><br>28) The Glen of Imaal Terrier was created where?<br>Wicklow Mountains, Ireland<br><br>29) This breed is also known as the "Balkh Hound"<br>Afghan Hound<br><br>30) What country did the Canaan Dog originate from?<br>Isreal<br><br>31) The Chow Chow's name, literally translated from Chinese, means what?<br>"Puffy Lion Dog"<br><br>32) Originally bred in Canada, this breed has partially webbed feet and a thick, water-resistant coat. It often is used in water rescues.<br>Newfoundland<br><br>33) The phrase "Apollo of Dogs" refers to which breed?<br>Great Dane<br><br>34) What is the smallest dog breed in the world?<br>Chihuahua<br><br>35) Weighing in at 282 lbs, the heaviest dog on record is a member of what breed?<br>Old English Mastiff<br><br>36) What breed was originally known as the Rothbury Terrier?<br>Bedlington Terrier<br><br>37) The oldest dog on record, according to the Guiness Book of World Records, was how old?<br>29<br><br>38) What breed was previously called the St. John's Newfoundland?<br>Labrador Retriever<br><br>39) What is Cynophobia?<br>The fear of dogs<br><br>40) The dog shown on the Cracker Jack box is named what? <br>Bingo
1st place can send a cash claim contract to <span style="font-weight:bold">Aziu</span><br>Trainings from me should be sent to <span style="font-weight:bold">Aziu XXI</span><br><br>For my records:<br>Cash & trainings done for 1st<br>2nd has not sent dog<br>Training done for 3rd
Send import requests to me via private message. Include breed/gender AND the kennel number you want them put into.<br>2nd place and 3rd place, send negative 5 mil contracts to VannahFaye.<br>For trainings from Troglin, send the dog(s) to Troglin<br><br><br>For art sketches, please contact Dreamland on the forums.
<span style="font-size:85"><span style="color:#0000FF">Tis alright Zag. I've had class every night since this has started and have not been able to make a single one. . . *sigh*<br>Congrates though on the winners (:</span></span>
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