TRIVIA buffs are being urged to brush up on their animal knowledge to help save native animals from extinction.
The Australian Reptile Park on the NSW Central Coast is holding an animal-themed trivia night on July 27, with funds raised going to wildlife conservation charity Aussie Ark.
Ticket holders will also be able to get their photo taken with the park's newest residents - cute dingo puppies - and have the chance to win prizes.
"This is a trivia night with a difference, you can get up close with some of our animals, meet our dingo puppies and help native wildlife all at the same time," said Aussie Ark and Australian Reptile Park curator Liz Vella.
"We're inviting everyone to get a group of friends together, brush up on their animal knowledge and have a great night out at the Australian Reptile Park."
For anyone wanting to get a head-start, here are a few Tassie devil and quoll facts from the experts at the Australian Reptile Park.
Tasmanian Devils
- Tasmanian devils were found on the mainland of Australia 3,000 years ago, but are now only found in the wild in Tasmania.
- Devils are considered to be more scavengers rather than hunters and prefer to eat carrion.
- Relative to body size devils have a bite stronger than a Bengal tiger.
- Tasmanian devils can eat up to 40 per cent of their body weight in 30 minutes.
Eastern Quolls
- Eastern Quolls have been extinct on the mainland since 1963.
- Joeys become independent at just 20 weeks old.
- They are impressive hunters and eat everything from spiders and cockroaches to rats and even rabbits.
- Given the opportunity - they will scavenge scraps from a Tasmanian Devil while its feeding.
Tickets are $80 per table (four to eight people). The trivia night is at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, 5-8pm.
Tickets include access to the Australian Reptile Park from 5pm, up-close encounters with some of the park's residents, photo opportunities and there will be food and drink available to buy.
To find out more and book your tickets click HERE
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