What Kind of Animal Do You Think Like?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Kind of Animal Do You Think Like?
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About This Quiz

As many humans are there are in the world--now seven billion and still rising, albeit more slowly than previously--there are many, many more animals. They belong to more species than humans have even counted yet, at an estimated 8.7 million, and that only includes the ones we know about. While humans' large brains tend to make us fairly distinct from one another, animals of the same species are more often quite similar to one another.

That's why it's possible to say that dogs tend to be friendly, intelligent and family oriented but individual, while honeybees are industrious and wider community-oriented. Horses are flighty and collectivist, while snakes are fiercely independent and don't bother you if you don't bother them. Of course, there are always exceptions--there's probably one dog, somewhere out there, that is simply a jerk. Still, generally speaking, when someone says that a person is like a bear, we can all agree roughly with what that means.

The upshot is that whatever personality you have, there is probably a species somewhere out there that would match quite well with your particular way of thinking. Are you independent but familial like a wolf? Are you matriarchal and smart like an elephant? Let's find out!

How close are you with your family?
Not at all. I don't see them.
Possibly unhealthily so
The closest!
Very, in a healthy way

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Do you often reinvent your look?
Monthly
Every year or so
Seasonally
Honestly, I don't have time for that sort of thing.

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Do you mind being told what to do?
I don't mind. I'm gonna ignore it anyway.
I love it!
I can deal.
I do not like it.

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How hardworking are you?
Not at all
I am so industrious it could literally kill me. I'm quite worried about it.
Very, but I have good limits
I work hard, but only when necessary.

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How easily do you remember dates and locations?
Not at all
Better than average
I am basically Rain Man.
I remember some things very well and other things poorly.

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Are you good at improvising?
Nope
Only within very close parameters
Yes, I am very resourceful.
I have my moments.

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Do people often underestimate you?
Yes - but never more than once.
Me on my own? No. Me plus my family? Heck, yes.
No, they get that I'm serious.
Only rarely

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What do you wish people knew about you?
If they don't bother me, I won't bother them.
Nothing. I'm an open book, baby.
I never forget a face.
I'm actually not submissive, so don't assume I am.

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Do you find you usually get on with kids?
No, I cannot stand the little critters.
Only in passing
Yes, I love kids!
Only my own

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What phobia do you have that you know isn't rational?
Allowing someone to bully me
Small spaces
Harm coming to my family
Clowns, man

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How do you feel about sunbathing?
I love it!
I like the sun because it makes the flowers bloom.
I like a little, as long as there is somewhere to cool off.
I hate it!

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How much travel is simply too much?
Any at all
More than once a year
More than four times a year
I like a lot of travel.

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For whom would you be willing to sacrifice it all?
Nobody
My country
My family
My kids

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Would you rather work five days of regular 9-5 hours, or cram it all into 3.5 longer days then enjoy half the week off?
Neither. I would never work that hard.
I'd do the regular hours - plus overtime.
I'd do the regular hours.
I'd cram.

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What would you say is your signature look?
Sleek and chic
Stylish and practical
Glamorous power dressing
Mysterious and cutting edge

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Do you like to be the center of attention?
No thanks
Once in a while
When I have to be!
Rarely

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How often is too often to go to a party?
Ever
I could party every day! After I work, of course ...
Weekly
Monthly

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What sort of creative project do you tend to prefer?
Revamping my wardrobe
Building something beautiful
Playing with my kids
I don't have much time for that sort of thing.

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How do you relax on weekends?
Read a book
I usually work through.
Hang with my family
Go on a trip to the woods on my own

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What is your favorite dinner?
Sushi
Salad
Pasta
Steak

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How good are you at picking up new skills?
Not at all, nor do I wish to be!
I used to be great, but now my brain feels full.
Very good
Better than you'd think

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In an emergency, how good are your reactions?
Like lightning
Usually just good enough
Perhaps a little slow, but that's because I take a moment to make the smart choice
Better than average

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How much interest do you take in local gossip in your area?
I could not care less!
This is life and death to me.
I am very interested in this.
I take a passing interest.

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Would you be willing to move countries for the right job?
Definitely not
If my family wanted me to
Yes, but only for a dream job
Yes, definitely

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Do you believe in monogamy?
Maybe, for those who really want it
No
I think so, but you have to work at it.
Sure!

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How many kids is simply too many?
1
No amount is too many!
2
5

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Would you ever start your own business?
Nope
Only if my friends were doing it with me
I already have.
Maybe someday

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What sort of dancing is the most fun?
Belly dancing
Jazz
Rock 'n' roll
Disco

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Do you feel like people appreciate your work?
Not at all, and I am not at all bothered by that!
Not nearly enough, that is for sure!
I think so.
Less than I'd like

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In a fire, if you knew everyone was safe, what would you save first?
Money, credit cards, hard drives
Identity documents
Family mementos like jewelery and treasured items
Valuable art

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