WONDER #1939: How Can You Tell How Old Animals Are?

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following animals can usually only be aged after death?

1. cat
2. dog
3. ape
4. fish

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following is NOT something that might give you clues about a dog’s age?

1. teeth
2. eyes
3. tail
4. fur

Question 3 of 3

Scientists now believe that humpback whales might be able to be aged by examining their what?

1. saliva
2. tongue
3. fins
4. DNA

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