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Alf the giant newt made his way around Dublin this week. EMILIJA JEFREMOVA
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Quiz: How much do you know about Irish amphibians?
The giant newt’s creation was inspired by conversations around climate change and habitat loss.
EARLIER IN THE week, a 20 metre long puppet of a newt made his way around Dublin City Centre. His name is Alf, and he has been sitting in Dublin Castle for the weekend.
An initiative of Science Week, Alf was created by Macnas, the groundbreaking performance company based in Galway. The theme of this year’s Science Week is Regeneration.
Alf’s creation was inspired by conversations around climate change and habitat loss.
So today we’re quizzing you: How much do you know about Irish amphibians?
According to the Irish Peatland Conservation Council, how many species of amphibian are native to Ireland?
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12
14
6
3
Which of these species is not native to Ireland?
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Natterjack Toad
Golden Toad
Common Frog
Smooth Newt
The Natterjack Toad is the rarest amphibian in Ireland. Where might one be found?
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Areas in Cork
Parts of the Midlands
Areas in Kerry and Wexford
Areas in Louth and Mayo
Which of these newts is native to Ireland?
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True or false: it takes a frog just six weeks to reach full maturity.
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True
False
Are amphibians warm or cold blooded?
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Warm-blooded
Cold-blooded
Which group of animals is a natterjack toad's biggest predator?
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Seagulls, dogs, and ravens
Eagles, hawks, and minks
Foxes, otters, and herons
Badgers, kestrels, and ferrets
Outside of Ireland, which country has the largest number of amphibian species?
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Peru
Colombia
Ecuador
Brazil
What is the average lifespan of a smooth newt?
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Three years
Four years
Five years
Six years
True or false: Amphibians eat exclusively plants, making them the largest group of animals to be herbivores.
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True
False
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