In all the time that humans have been discovering and studying new species, we have probably only identified about one in every five species in the natural world. A study in 2011 estimated that there are some 8.7 million species that inhabit our planet, and we have uncovered maybe 1.6 million of them.
Wild animals are the most extensive section of the animal world. These animals live in the jungles, and their fates are left up to mother nature. How much do you know about the wonderful world of animals?
In this quiz, we are going to test your knowledge about different wild animals to the limit. Wherever your strengths lie, you're likely to find something to challenge you in this quiz! Complete these 20 questions to find out how knowledgeable you are when it comes to the animal kingdom. Prove you have the intellectual brawn to dissect and decipher each question like a champ.
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If You Can Score 15 on This Quiz, You're Definitely Animal Expert Questions
What is the name of a rabbit's abode?
Nest
Burrow
Dray
Den
What is a rhino's horn made of?
Bone
Keratin
Skin
Ivory
True or false: A slug’s blood is green.
False
True
How many legs do butterflies have?
0
2
6
4
True or false: The Ceratosaurus, a dinosaur known for having a horn on the top of its nose, is also known to be a descendent of the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
True
False
What was the first animal to be launched into Earth orbit?
A rat
A dog
A cat
A chimpanzee
What is the scientific name of the cheetah?
Lynx rufus
Felis catus
Acinonyx jubatus
Panthera onca
True or false: The average lifespan of a wildcat is only around 5-6 years.
True
False
True or false: The platypus is a mammal.
True
False
What type of creature is a bonobo?
Parrot
Lion
Wildcat
Ape
What is the collective noun for rats?
Race
Mischief
Pack
Drift
Which class of animals are newts members of?
Mammals
Fish
Amphibian
Reptiles
True or false: The killer whale is considered a type of dolphin.
False
True
True or false: Finnish Lapphund dogs were used for herding reindeer.
True
False
What is the collective noun for a group of crows?
Murder
Pack
Gaggle
Herd
By definition, where does an abyssopelagic animal live?
On a mountain
In a desert
In a tree
At the bottom of the ocean
True or false: Tigers have one color of skin despite the striped fur.
True
False
What color is the female blackbird?
Brown
White
Black
Yellow
What is the name for a male honey bee?
Drone
Male
Worker
Soldier
Cashmere is the wool from which kind of animal?
Llama
Goat
Camel
Sheep
3 Comments
I got 12/20!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn’t know that I knew animals that much!
You got 12 out of 20!
Way to go! You had a firm grasp on these, but some made you second-guess yourself. You still did well enough to pass. P.S. And for the record, we think you did a grand job.
20/20 fantastic!!!