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Nature is an endless source of wonder, filled with fascinating
facts and incredible phenomena waiting to be discovered.
From the majestic landscapes that shape our world to the
intricate behaviors of the smallest creatures, nature
offers a wealth of trivia that can surprise and inspire.
Whether you're a seasoned natureenthusiast or just beginning to
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explore the natural world, there's always something new to
learn. Join us as we dive into some fun
and mind blowing nature trivia celebrating the beauty and
complexity of the environment around us.
Welcome to NPR Jr. Podcast.
I'm Justin. And I'm Robin.
In this trail trivia episode, we'll be testing your nature
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knowledge with a fun and exciting three round trivia
challenge. Each round will focus on a
different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and
ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
In round one, we'll warm up withseven easier questions.
Round two we'll dive a little deeper with another seven
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questions. In the final round, we'll ramp
things up with one tougher mind bending question.
Make sure to grab a pencil and paper or use the scorecard PDF
we have LinkedIn the show notes.Don't forget to pause the
podcast after we give each question to allow everyone a few
seconds to answer. We'll go through each question
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and around and once all the questions for the round are
complete, we'll then go back andreveal the answers.
If you are playing with someone and want to keep score, we
recommend awarding one point foreach question in round one, two
points for each question in round two, and for the
challenging final round question, you can wager between
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one point and your total scores from rounds one and two
combined. So get ready and let's see how
many of these nature trivia questions you can answer.
Let's dive in. Round one baby animals number
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one What do you call a baby goat#2?
What is a baby horse called #3? What do you call a baby frog #4?
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What is a baby deer called #5 What is the term for a baby owl
Number six? What is a baby rabbit called?
And #7 What is the name for a baby elephant?
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The answers for round one numberone.
A baby goat is called a kid #2A baby horse is called a foal #3A
baby frog is called a tadpole #4A baby deer is called a fawn
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#5A baby owl is called an owlet.Number six, A baby rabbit is
called a kit and #7 a baby elephant is called a calf.
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Round two world national parks Number one, Fiordland National
Park, known for its dramatic fiords and rainforests, is in
which country #2 Which park in Costa Rica houses about 2.5% of
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the world's biodiversity #3 Which National Park in Canada is
known for its stunning green blue lakes and snow capped
peaks? And being the oldest National
Park in that country #4 Galapagos National Park protects
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the unique wildlife of which country?
#5 this is our double time doublepoint question of the day.
Which country is home to Kruger National Park, one of Africa's
largest game reserves? Number six, Komodo National Park
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in Indonesia is famous for protecting which unique reptile
and #7 Torres del Paine NationalPark, a UNESCO biosphere
reserve, is located in which South American country ready for
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the answers #1 Fiordland National Park is in New Zealand
#2 Which park in Costa Rica houses 2.5% of the world's
biodiversity that is Corcovado National Park.
There are 140 mammals, 500 species of trees, 350 species of
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different birds and so much more#3 Which National Park in Canada
is known for the stunning green blue lakes and snow capped peaks
and is the oldest park in that country is Banff National Park.
The beautiful blue color is due to glacier melt, rock flower,
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light absorption and refraction,and sunlight and atmospheric
conditions #4 Galapagos NationalPark is located in Ecuador #5
Our double time, double point question of the day.
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Which country is home to Kruger National Park?
That is one of my favorite places South Africa.
Be sure to award yourself doublepoints if you got that one
right. Number six Komodo National Park
in Indonesia is famous for protecting which unique reptile
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that's the Komodo dragon. An interesting fact about this
unique reptile is that when threatened, they can throw up
the contents of their stomachs to lessen their weight in order
to flee #7 Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO
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biosphere reserve, is located inChile.
Final round one question. Wager anywhere from one point to
your total from rounds one and two combined.
Here we go. The category is most visited.
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What was the most visited National Park in the world in
2024? The most visited National Park
in the world in 2024 was Great Smoky Mountains National Park
with nearly 12.2 million visitors.
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In 2024, this was by far the most visited National Park in
the world. This National Park more than
doubled the visitation of the second most visited National
Park in 2024, which was Zion National Park, with nearly 5
million visitors. And that wraps up today's
journey through the wonders of nature.
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We hope these fascinating facts have sparked your curiosity and
deepened your appreciation for the natural world.
Remember, the Earth is full of surprises, and there's always
something new to learn and explore.
Thank you for tuning in, and we can't wait to share more nature
trivia with you in future episodes.
Until next time, stay curious, stay connected to nature, and
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keep exploring the incredible world around you.
To contact us via e-mail npjrpodcast@gmail.com, it's in
the show notes or follow us on our adventures on Instagram at
NPJR Podcast. Happy Trails and Remember the
Earth is ours to explore and protect, so let's get out there
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and do it. Explore.
Learn. And protect.