There are some truly strange animal species roaming on planet Earth. If you were ever faced with some of these creatures currently alive today, you would probably assume that you were in a monster movie. Evolution on our planet has taken interesting steps and led to many weird and wild creatures. A few of these species look so alien in their origin that it's hard to believe Mother Nature created something like that.
To do well on this quiz, you'll have to know about some of the most interesting animal species out there. Trust us, there is no shortage of strange and unusual animals walking the Earth. Most of us have never even heard of them. If you think you are a real animal expert, however, and can name species that most people don't even know exist, then you might do well on this quiz. Don't be surprised if some of the bizarre species mentioned in this quiz stump you.
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Only Animal Expert Will Know Names of Bizarre Species Quiz Questions
This colorful looking spider was nicknamed "Sparklemuffin". What is its actual name?
Wolf spider
Huntsman spider
Jumping spider
Peacock spider
You can find this peculiar looking animal in the grasslands of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. What is its name?
Naked mole-rat
Chupacabra
Coypu
Chinchilla
Unfortunately, this animal is often poached and traded illegally for its scales. What is its name?
Pygmy hedgehogs
Atelerix
Pangolin
Pikatchu
This species is being re-introduced into Australia after previously having been wiped out from the area. What is its name?
Wombat
Wallaby
Tasmanian devil
Koala
This fish seems to have the mouth of an alligator. It is among the largest freshwater fish in North America. What is its name?
Alligator pike
Alligator carp
Alligator gar
Alligator fish
These are the world's largest rodents. What is the name of the species?
Capybara
Cape porcupine
Nutria
Bosavi woolly rat
While most bats feed on fruits and insects, these ones drink blood. What is their name?
Megabat
Dracula bat
Vampire bat
Mystacinidae
The scientific name for this species of jellyfish is turritopsis dohrnii and might be able to live forever if not for predators or disease. What is it commonly referred to as?
Crystal jellyfish
Atolla jellyfish
Immortal jellyfish
Jelly god fish
This not-so-attractive fish is sometimes made into memes online. What is its name?
Blobfish
Pink jellyfish
Melted candle fish
Reuniclus
What is the name of this long-legged canine species?
Dhole
Hoary fox
Maned wolf
Darwin's fox
This critically endangered porpoise is down to as few as 10 individuals. What is its name?
Pacific white-sided dolphin
Dall's porpoise
Vaquita
Harbour porpoise
This long-necked animal is sometimes referred to as a giraffe gazelle. What is its name?
Gerenuk
Sika deer
Roe deer
Deerling
This animal, also known as the deer-pig, can be found on the Indonesian islands. What is its name?
Tapir
Pignite
Duroc
Babirusa
This species of bird can be found in the rainforests of New Guinea. It has a very complimentary name. What is it called?
Greatest bird-of-New-Guinea
Awesome bird-of-the-rainforest
Superb bird-of-paradise
Wonderful bird-of-the-forest
This is the largest crustacean on Earth. What is it called?
Japanese spider crab
Snow crab
Majidae
Crabominable
4 Comments
13/15 1st time 15/15 2nd go had a 2nd go cos couldn’t remember which 2 got wrong knew them not thinking straight, silly me.
15/15 yeah!!!!
You got 7 out of 15!
You got 15 out of 15!would have been 13/15 but my 2 guesses paid off. immortal jellyfish and the babirusa.
You got a perfect score! Wow, you really know your bizarre species!