Question

The animal which buries is head in sand to avoid enemies is
1. sand grouse
2. giraffe
3. ostrich
4. peacock

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : ostrich

Concept:

Scientific classification of Ostrich:

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Aves
• Order: Struthioniformes
• Family: Struthionidae
• Genus: Struthio
• Species: S. Camelus

Explanation:

• From all the options the most appropriate option is ''Ostrich''
• However it is a myth, Ostrich does not buries its head in sand. Whenever they face danger or enemy and they find no way to escape they lie down on the ground with their neck and head flat to the ground, as their neck & head are light coloured it easily get bend with the colour of the soil.
• When this is viewed from a distance it appears like the ostrich has buried its head in the sand
• Another reason that busts this myth is that Ostrich dig hole to keep their eggs. They put their head in the hole many times a day for turning the eggs. This appears like they are burying their heads which is not true.