WONDER #2601: Can Animals Get Sunburns?

Question 1 of 3

Which of these secretes its own sunscreen?

  1. Pig
  2. Rhino
  3. Elephant
  4. Hippo

Question 2 of 3

Which of these pets is at a higher risk for getting a sunburn?

  1. A cat that has no fur
  2. An exotic bird with bright feathers
  3. A dog with thick fur
  4. A reptile with green scales

Question 3 of 3

What was the main idea of this Wonder?

  1. Pigs roll around in mud to protect themselves from the sun.
  2. People should always wear sunscreen outside, even on cloudy days.
  3. Animals can get sunburns, but some animals have interesting ways of protecting themselves from the sun.
  4. Sunburns among whales are on the rise.

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