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Do you find yourself constantly telling your friends facts about animals? Do you consider yourself an animal expert? If you do, take this animal quiz and test your knowledge!
Which animal's skeleton is made of cartilage?
Shark
A shark is a cartilaginous fish. One of the characteristics of a cartilaginous fish is that its skeleton is made out of cartilage.
Beaver
Hawk
Frog
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Which animal lives in the Arctic?
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Shetland Duck
Polar Bear
Polar bears are found in the Arctic, where they travel across the ice sheets. These animals are excellent swimmers and typically prey on seals.
Yellow Baboon
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Where are giant pandas found in nature?
Washington, United States
Britain
South Africa
China
Giant pandas are found in central China, where they reside in a few different mountain ranges. A panda's diet mainly consists of bamboo.
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Which animal has a talon?
Red-tailed Hawk
Hawks are known for their talons, which are claws they use to catch prey. Once smaller prey is caught, hawks will bring it back to their perch to eat.
Hammerhead Shark
Pacific Giant Salamander
Fire-bellied Toad
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Which snake is the largest?
Anaconda
The average length of an anaconda is about fifteen feet, but they are known to grow as long as thirty feet.
Rattlesnake
Kingsnake
Garden Snake
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What is the heaviest land mammal?
Giraff
Hippopotamus
White Rhinoceros
African Bush Elephant
The African bush elephant is the heaviest land mammal on the planet. It can weigh as much as 6,000 kg and can get nearly 3.5 m tall.
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Which of these animals is faster on land?
German Shepherd
Cheetah
Cheetahs are the fastest land animal. They can reach speeds over 70 mph and are capable of reaching 60 mph in three seconds. Now, that's one fast cat.
Bobcat
Gazelle
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Where are Tasmanian Devils found?
South Africa
Japan
Australia
Tasmanian Devils are found on an island called Tasmania, which is part of the Commonwealth of Australia. These animals are nocturnal scavengers, which means they eat at nighttime.
Ireland
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What do American bison eat?
Fish
Grass
The American bison is a herbivore, meaning they eat plants. They live and feed in the North American prairies, where they typically roam in herds.
Small Animals
Animal Carcasses
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Which animal lives in a pride?
A Turtle
A Bird
A Lion
Unlike tigers, lions live in prides that can reach as high as thirty lions at a time. This provides them with an advantage when it comes to hunting.
A Wolf
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What is an orca?
Killer Whale
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are deadly predators. They are known for hunting seals, fish, sea turtles, and other whales if they are hungry enough.
Brown Bear
Red Fox
Bald Eagle
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What is an adult male mountain gorilla called?
A Bull
A Silverback
An adult male gorilla is called a silverback gorilla because of the silver streak of hair that runs down its back. A group of gorillas is typically led by one silverback.
A Colt
A Stud
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Which animal warms baby eggs on its feet?
A Sea Turtle
A Bald Eagle
An Emperor Penguin
When a female penguin lays an egg, the male penguin warms the egg by placing the egg on his feet then covering it with his brood pouch. He can spend over two months warming the egg like that, even in freezing temperatures.
A Garden Snake
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What do pelicans hold in their throat?
Eggs
Fish
Pelicans are usually identified by the pouch of skin that hangs from their neck. They use this pouch for catching fish.
Pearls
Their stomach
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Where are spider monkeys located?
South America
Spider monkeys are found throughout much of South American, where they live in the rain forests. They congregate in groups of over thirty sometimes.
Australia
China
Russia
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What are rhinos usually poached for?
Skin
Tail
Horn
Sadly, rhinos are nearly extinct, which is in large part due to poaching. For years, these animals have been poached for their rare horns, which are used in many traditional medicines.
Meat
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Which is the largest bird of the Corvidae family?
The Raven
Ravens are the largest birds in the Corvidae family. These birds are known not only for their size, but also for their intelligence.
The Bald Eagle
The Red-tailed Hawk
The Emperor Penguin
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What color is a Pacific octopus?
Green
White
Yellow
Change Colors
Although Pacific octopuses are usually red, they can change colors to blend in with their environment. These animals can blend in with anything from rocks to corals.
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Which bug is known for spreading malaria?
Ladybugs
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are associated with the spread of diseases, and they are still a major problem when it comes to disease prevention, particularly in third-world countries.
Earth Worms
Fire Ants
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Which animal does NOT rely on fat reserves when hibernating?
Bear
Chipmunk
Chipmunks hibernate during the winter, but they don't rely on fat reserves to survive. Instead, they wake up every few days to eat food they have stored away.
Hedgehog
Ground Squirrel
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Which of the following is a mammal?
Crocodile
Bat
Not only are bats mammals, but they are also the only mammals that can fly naturally.
Shark
Penguin
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Which animal uses venom to paralyze its prey?
Anaconda
Rat Snake
Scorpion
A scorpion uses its tail to inject poison into its prey, which is usually an insect.
Boa Constricted
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What does hippopotamus mean?
Giant Pig
African Bear
River Horse
The ancient Greeks came up with the name hippopotamus. Hippos means horse, and potamos means river.
Cave Dweller
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What is the largest species of catfish?
Flathead Catfish
Mekong Giant Catfish
The Mekong giant catfish, found in Southeast Asia, is the largest species of catfish in the world. They can grow up to 3 m long and weigh as much as 700lb.
Wels Catfish
Channel Catfish
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Which animal is used for plowing fields in Asia?
Water Buffalo
The water buffalo is used not only for plowing the fields, but they are also used for transportation, which earns them the name "living tractor of the east."
North American Bison
Red Fox
Moose
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What is the largest animal on Earth?
Elephant
Killer Whale
Grizzly Bear
Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest known animal to have ever lived on the Earth. They can grow to over 30 m long. They can also live to be over 100 years old.
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Which animal usually hunts alone?
Wolf
Lion
Bear
Bears tend to spend most of their time alone, and they are responsible for finding their own food. Of course, mothers will take care of their cubs until the cubs are old enough to fend for themselves.
Hyena
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What do wolves use to communicate?
A Roar
A Howl
Wolves are known for their intimidating howl, which is used to communicate with other members of their own pack or members of a rival pack.
A Chirp
A Whistle
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Where are blue jays located?
China
North America
Blue jays live across much of North America, with the far west being the main exception. They have inconsistent migration patterns, and some are known to tough out the winter.
Russia
Australia
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Which is not a type of bee that makes up a hive?
Queen
Drone
King
Hives are made up of three kinds of bees; the queen, the worker, and the drone. A queen is responsible for reproduction, drones provide fertilzation for the queen, and workers are required to care for the hive and find food.
Worker
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How many tusks does a warthog have?
1
2
3
4
Warthogs are identifiable by their tusks, which are often used for defense against predators. However, warthogs prefer to avoid confrontation if possible.
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Which of the following naturally protects mountain goats?
The Ocean
A High Elevation
Evident by their name, mountain goats are excellent rock climbers, reaching elevations too high for other animals. This advantage protects them from predators.
Desert Heat
Thick Forests
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What is the function of a male ant?
Find Food
Build the Nest
Mate with the Queen
The primary function of a male ant is to mate with the queen. Once this is done, male ants usually die.
Protect the Community
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What is the main line of defense for a porcupine?
Horns
Quills
Porcupines have quills that rise up when the porcupine feels threatened. These quills can reach a foot in length.
Teeth
Claws
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Which is the largest of the big cats?
Lion
Tiger
Tigers are the largest of the big cats in the world. A Siberian tiger can grow nearly 10 ft long and weight close to 700 lbs.
Jaguar
Cougar
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