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?
Den
Dray
Burrow
Nest
What is a rhino's horn made of?
Skin
Ivory
Keratin
Bone
True or false: A slug’s blood is green.
True
False
How many legs do butterflies have?
0
6
2
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.
False
True
What was the first animal to be launched into Earth orbit?
A dog
A cat
A rat
A chimpanzee
What is the scientific name of the cheetah?
Panthera onca
Acinonyx jubatus
Lynx rufus
Felis catus
True or false: The average lifespan of a wildcat is only around 5-6 years.
False
True
True or false: The platypus is a mammal.
True
False
What type of creature is a bonobo?
Lion
Wildcat
Parrot
Ape
What is the collective noun for rats?
Drift
Race
Pack
Mischief
Which class of animals are newts members of?
Reptiles
Amphibian
Fish
Mammals
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.
False
True
What is the collective noun for a group of crows?
Gaggle
Pack
Herd
Murder
By definition, where does an abyssopelagic animal live?
At the bottom of the ocean
On a mountain
In a desert
In a tree
True or false: Tigers have one color of skin despite the striped fur.
False
True
What color is the female blackbird?
White
Black
Brown
Yellow
What is the name for a male honey bee?
Soldier
Worker
Drone
Male
Cashmere is the wool from which kind of animal?
Camel
Goat
Llama
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!!!