Georgia Aquarium Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
1. Wings of this flightless bird are flippers modified for swimming. (Cold Water
Quest) African penguin
2. This animal has a wide range of vocalizations, including whistles, grunts, trills,
squeaks and moans. They communicate in order to hunt efficiently, raise young
and guard against predators. (AT&T Dolphin Tales) Bottlenose dolphin
3. This animal is the smallest in the world of their species. Their whiskers help to
detect changes in water current and pressure. Who am I? (River Scout) Asian
small-clawed otter
4. During feeding this animal may repeatedly somersault under water and
occasionally break the surface. They can reach weights of up to 3,080 lbs.
(Ocean Voyager) Manta ray
5. This intelligent animal has a well-developed brain, been able to solve mazes very
quickly, and can unscrew jar lids to retrieve food inside. (Cold Water Quest)
Giant Pacific octopus
6. This animal pulsates when moving through the water and is the principal food
source for leatherback sea turtles and other marine animals. Many marine
animals die every year ingesting floating plastic bags which they have mistaken
for this animal. (Tropical Diver) Moon jelly
7. This animal is a poor swimmer and the male gives birth. Their leaf-like fins and
frilly appendages help them to camouflage among seaweed. (Cold Water Quest)
Weedy sea dragon
8. This animal’s name is derived from the striped color pattern when they are newly
hatched. When young, it is dark with yellowish bars. As an adult, it becomes tan
with dark spots. (Ocean Voyager) Zebra shark
9. This fish has a long cylindrical body that is covered with large, overlapping
diamond-shaped scales. These scales interlock to produce a virtual suit of armor
leaving it with few natural predators. (River Scout) Longnose gar
10. This animal has been around for a half billion years and covers less than one
percent of the ocean floor, however they support about 25% of all ocean life.
(Tropical Diver) Coral