2026 Almanac Puzzle Answers 🧩
Are you stumped on some of the almanac puzzles, or just want to double-check your work? We’ve got you covered!
Here are the official answers for the 2026 Almanac puzzles, so you can see how you did and celebrate your wins—or learn a few new tricks for next time.
| Which tree is known to share nutrients with its neighbors through a fungal network? | Birch |
| What hormone is often called the “love hormone” because it promotes bonding and empathy? | Oxytocin |
| What is the term for the ability to feel what another being is feeling? | Empathy |
| Which animal often adopts orphaned young, even from other species? | Dogs |
| What is the term for a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms? | Symbiosis |
| Which brain cells are thought to help humans experience empathy by mimicking others’ actions? | Mirror neurons |
| Which bird species mates for life and is often used as a symbol of partnership and loyalty? | Turtle Dove |
| What’s the word for a plant that returns year after year without needing to be replanted? | Perennial |
| Which herb is traditionally used to ease emotional tension and support calm moods? | Chamomile |
| Which flower is known to "follow the sun" as it moves across the sky? | Sunflower |
| Which sense is most closely tied to memory and emotional recall? | Smell |
| Which migratory bird is known for returning to the same nesting spot year after year? | Swallow |
| What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside? | Strawberry |
| How many legs does a lobster have? | Ten |
| Which bird can fly backwards? | Hummingbird |
| What color is the “black box” in airplanes? | Orange |
| Which U.S. president had a pet alligator? | John Quincy Adams |
| Which animal can breathe through its skin? | Frog |
| Which planet has the most moons? | Saturn |
| Which vegetable was the first to be grown in space? | Potato |
| What is the tallest breed of dog in the world? | Great Dane |
| What is the name of the largest internal organ in the human body? | Liver |
| What is the fear of plants called? | Botanophobia |
| How many petals does a typical dogwood flower have? | Four |
| Which animal can sleep for up to three years at a time? | Snail |
| What color were carrots originally before they were orange? | Purple |
| What is the largest rodent in the world? | Capybara |
| What do you call a group of porcupines? | A prickle |
| Which fruit can naturally clean your teeth due to its enzymes? | Apples |
| Which creature has the largest eyes in the animal kingdom? | Colossal squid |
| What’s the only mammal born with horns? | Giraffe |
| What does a mycologist study? | Fungi |
| Which vegetable can be used to make sugar? | Beet |
| Which animal is known to laugh when tickled? | Rat |
| Which planet has a storm called the Great Red Spot? | Jupiter |
| What do koalas primarily eat? | Eucalyptus leaves |
| Which vitamin do we primarily get from sunlight? | Vitamin D |
| What is the national animal of Canada? | Beaver |
| Which bird is known for mimicking human speech? | Parrot |
| How many toes does a sloth have on each foot? | Three |
| Which mammal lays eggs? | Platypus |
| What is the largest type of bear? | Kodiak bear |
| Which sea is the saltiest on Earth? | Dead Sea |
| What is the smallest bone in the human body? | Stapes (in the ear) |
| Which creature uses echolocation to navigate? | Bat |
| Which planet has the most volcanoes? | Venus |
| Which mammal has the longest gestation period? | Elephant |
| Which tree is known for producing maple syrup? | Sugar maple |
| What is the fastest marine mammal? | Common dolphin |
| Which bird has the largest wingspan? | Wandering albatross |
| What animal sleeps with one eye open to stay alert for predators? | Dolphin |
| Which ocean is the deepest? | Pacific Ocean |
| What is the most common gas in Earth's atmosphere? | Nitrogen |
| Which mushroom is bioluminescent and glows in the dark? | Foxfire (or Panellus stipticus) |
| What is the heaviest naturally occurring element? | Uranium |
| What is the name for a baby goat? | Kid |
| Which insect migrates thousands of miles each year? | Monarch butterfly |
| Which animal has the strongest bite force? | Saltwater crocodile |
| What is the only bird that can hover in place? | Hummingbird |
| Which continent has the most countries? | Africa |
| Which animal’s poop is cube-shaped? | Wombat |
| Which fish is known for changing its sex? | Clownfish |
| Which animal produces pink-colored milk? | Hippopotamus |
| Which fruit has a crown and is known for aiding digestion? | Pineapple |
| Which sea creature is known for having a built-in light on its head? | Anglerfish |
| Which large cat cannot roar? | Cheetah |
| What is the largest living reptile? | Saltwater crocodile |
| Which planet is known for its tilted axis? | Uranus |
| Which sea creature has a beak like a parrot? | Octopus |
| What is the only food that never spoils? | Honey |
| Which planet has a moon named Titan? | Saturn |
| Which bird can sleep while flying? | Swift |
| What is the study of mushrooms called? | Mycology |
| Which mammal has elbows that point backward? | Bats |
| Which amphibian is known for secreting poison from its skin? | Poison dart frog |
| Which flowering plant’s seeds can remain dormant for over a century and still sprout? | Lotus |
| What insect has ears on its knees? | Cricet |
| Which planet is home to the tallest volcano in the solar system? | Mars |
| Which sea creature has the most arms? | Sea star |
| What is the name for a group of crows? | Murder |
Puzzle-solving is all about curiosity, patience, and a little fun. Whether you nailed every answer or learned something new along the way, we hope you enjoyed the challenge.
Stay tuned for more puzzles, tips, and fun surprises in upcoming almanacs—and keep that brain buzzing!
