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Jun 5
12m 13s

Amazing animals special

ABC KIDS LISTEN
About this episode

On News Time today we’re counting down five stories that all feature amazing animals. You’ll hear about a itty bitty critter getting a boost from a biscuit, you’ll meet a cheeky bird that’s broken the law twice, and we’ll bob along to the beat with a marine mammal in our Wow of the Week. 

Quiz Questions

1. What is Harry the cocker spaniel's important job?

2. What is the main food source of the mountain pygmy possum?

3. How many of Hutan the tiger's teeth needed treatment?

4. In which country was the duck caught speeding?

5. What type of animal is Ronan?

Bonus Tricky Question

What machine trained Ronan to nod to the beat?

Answers

1. Therapy dog

2. Bogong moth

3. Three

4. Switzerland

5. Californian sea lion

Bonus Tricky Answer

Metronome

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