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Discussion in 'Quizzes, Competitions & Games' started by dillotest0, 31 Jul 2023.

  1. dillotest0

    dillotest0 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    I recall this was a game I used to play often. Basically what it is, the first person in the game gets to choose an animal whose name begins with the letter A. But they cannot name the animal itself, only describe the animal's characteristics. If another player guesses the animal in question correctly, then they are able to do the same for the letter B. The game thereon continues up until Z. Or maybe here it may restart after A?...

    So I guess I will start.

    The animal in question of mine is found in South America. It is a bird, and has a wide wingspan. Typically it lays only 2 eggs at a time at very high altitudes.
    Can any of you guess the animal I have in mind?
     
  2. Kalaw

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    Fun idea for a game. :)

    Andean Condor?
     
  3. dillotest0

    dillotest0 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Correct.
     
  4. Kalaw

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    I suppose this means it is my turn. Here are the clues:

    - It is a mammal.
    - It begins with B.
    - It is found in Asia.
    - It is the only species in their genus.
    - It is arboreal
    - It has many subspecies, the largest of which is from Cambodia.
     
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    dillotest0 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Beginning with B ?
     
  6. Kalaw

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    Yes.
     
  7. Mo Hassan

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    Binturong?
     
  8. Kalaw

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    That is correct.
     
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    My clues
    - It begins with C
    - Species include bear, spotted, and ground
    - It occurs in eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, and parts of Australia
    - Its tautological name sounds somewhat like a wheat grain
     
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    Yep, got it
     
  12. dillotest0

    dillotest0 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    I worry that @Dassie rat will be too obvious with the 'D' animal now .. ;)
     
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    Dassie rat Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    It is a mammal
    It may be a species or a form of another species
    It may be feral or wild
    It was thought to be harmless to people but isn't
     
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    A dog by any chance?
     
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    dillotest0 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Well, that's certainly not what I thought he'd put .. but still somewhat obvious anyhoo.. :rolleyes:
     
  16. Dassie rat

    Dassie rat Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    That's not the mammal I was thinking of
     
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    Degu?
     
  18. Dassie rat

    Dassie rat Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    No, it isn't a degu
     
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    Dingo?
     
  20. Dassie rat

    Dassie rat Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    That's right, WalkingAgnatha

    Prochilodus246 was very close with dog. I was intrigued by dillotest0's degu, although perhaps degus spread diseases to people, although I couldn't find corroborating information via Google.

    It's your go, WalkingAgnatha
     
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