Test your Southern critter knowledge
Think you know all there is to know about the critters -- whether they're adorable, weird or a little bit of both -- that call the South home? Let's find out with our Southern critter trivia quiz!
How many ticks can an opossum, or possum as we like to call 'em, eat in a year?
A single opossum can eat around 5,000 ticks in a year, according tothe San Diego Zoo website.
Read more: 14 opossum facts you may not know
The largest channel catfish ever caught weighed how much?
The world record weight for a channel catfish is 58 pounds, according to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. It was caught in South Carolina in 1964.
How many legs does a crawfish have? (And don't go trying to count in the pic!)
A crawfish has 10 legs total, according to National Geographic. The front two legs are modified claws.
Lovebugs are the result of a genetic experiment gone wrong at the University of Florida.
While the rumors that lovebugs were created during an experiment at the University of Florida have been around for decades, there's not merit to them, according to the school's website. Lovebugs are native to Mexico and have been in the states since at least the 1940s.
How loud can a chorus of male cicadas get?
A chorus of cicadas can can reach roughly 100 decibels, according to Smithsonian Magazine. That's like standing next to a chainsaw, y'all.
How long can an armadillo hold its breath?
An armadillo can hold its breath for up to six minutes, according to the National Wildlife Federation. They're even known to “walk” along the bottoms of rivers.
How many teeth can an alligator go through in its lifetime?
An alligator can go through 3,000 teeth in a lifetime, according to Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
Only female mosquitoes bite.
That's right. Every mosquito bite you've ever gotten has been from a mama mosquito, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's because they need blood to produce eggs.
How long can a green anole live?
Green anole can live up to eight years, according to the Alabama Wildlife Federation. They typically live to around five years though.
"Mountain lion," "cougar," "panther," "puma" and "catamount" are all different names for the same species of big cat.
A mountain lion, cougar, puma, panther and catamount are all names for the same species of big cat, according to The National Wildlife Federation. It has the greatest range of any living mammal in the Americas, which is why its name varies by region.
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You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
So, we don't think we're telling you anything you don't already know when we say that you might want to brush up on your Southern critter knowledge. We're not saying you don't know anything. We're just saying we're not totally convinced that you're from around here.
You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
Sure, you didn't get 'em all right, but you didn't do too bad! We definitely think you could handle most Southern critters if you came upon 'em -- althought, for your sake, we hoping the one you come upon isn't an alligator because, well, that's a lot of teeth.
You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
Hey, you really know your stuff when it comes to Southern critters! We bet you've spent a lot of time outdoors, rescuing turtles from highways, catching catfish and swatting mosquitos. (That last one has very little to do with your critter knowledge and more to do with just living in the South though.)
