12-Oct-2023 Theme: 'Silver'

(1) What is the binomial (ie. 'scientific') name of silver wattle - aka blue wattle, or mimosa - native to southeastern Australia?

Answer: Acacia dealbata.

(2) In what year was the endangered Silver-headed antechinus (Antechinus argentus) first described as a species? (a) 1863 (b) 1913 (c) 1963 (d) 2013.

Answer: (d) 2013.

(3) What is the common name for the freshwater fish Bidyanus bidyanus?

Answer: Silver perch.

(4) What masked 1950s TV character, played by Clayton Moore, rode a horse called Silver?

Answer: The Lone Ranger.

(5) What Australian environmental job board will celebrate its silver anniversary on 15 October, 2023?

Answer: NRMjobs (yes – we will be 25 years old on Sunday).

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