02-Nov-2023 Theme: 'Fowls'

(1) What human disease is caused by the amoeba Naegleria folweri, found in fresh water and damp soil?

Answer: Amoebic meningitis (aka Amoebic encephalitis, Naegleriasis or Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis).

(2) Name the three species of Australian megapodes (mound-building birds)?

Answer: Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata), Brush Turkey (Alectura lathami) and Orange-footed Scrubfowl (Megapodius reinwardt).

(3) Which goose draws its name from an island in Bass Strait?

Answer: Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae).

(4) In which State or Territory is Fowlers Bay?

Answer: South Australia.

(5) Which homophones respectively mean domesticated birds and meagre?

Answer: Poultry and paltry.

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