Our planet is home to an incredible diversity of animals. The animal kingdom is a vast and varied group of creatures that includes everything from microscopic bacteria to massive blue whales. Animals can be found in every corner of the globe, from the frozen Arctic to the hot deserts. They live in every climate and every habitat, come in all shapes and sizes, and display a wide range of behaviors. Most places on Earth are home to at least some unique species, but the density of biodiversity varies a lot across the world’s continents. There is no limit to what the natural world is capable of. It is constantly changing and evolving, and has the ability to surprise us at every turn.
This quiz will take you across different habitats and continents throughout the world to explore the amazing animal species out there. If you're a person who's committed to the quest for learning about animals, this quiz would be right up your alley. Without any further ado, get ready to challenge yourself and put your animals knowledge to the test.
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Here's the first question: Which of these Latin words applies to pigs?
Cancrine
Feline
Porcine
Elaphine
A visit to the open Great Plains will let you get a glimpse of this majestic animal. Do you know its name?
Bison
Wildebeest
Buffalo
Moose
This majestic animal is a symbol of America. Name it!
Peregrine falcon
Kestrel
Bald eagle
Northern goshawk
What is the name of this furry rodent that represents Canada?
Wolverine
Black bear
Lynx
Beaver
The common basilisk, nicknamed the Jesus Christ lizard, has the ability to run on water for distances up to twenty meters. Combined with fast moving legs, which of the following best explains how this is possible?
Its arms act like wings
Trapped air pockets under the feet
Cold temperatures make the surface act like a solid
Negative buoyancy
Do you know this animal that has no fear of attacking venomous snakes?
Shrew
Wolverine
Honey badger
Mongoose
While smaller than many other big cats, this wild feline is still fierce. Can you tell us its name?
Puma
Jaguar
Ocelot
Leopard
While it is fluffy, you likely wouldn't want to cuddle up to this bear. What is it?
Sun bear
Black bear
Brown bear
Polar bear
Which narwhal fact is true?
The narwhal's tusk is a sensory organ.
The narwhal's tusk is solid.
The narwhal's horn never grows longer than three feet.
The narwhal's horn is for fighting.
Hummingbirds are highly unique birds. Which of the following abilities do ONLY hummingbirds have?
Flying at speeds over 30 mph
Hovering while flying
Flying backwards
They don't need to migrate
Here's a mammal that shares its name with a popular Marvel character. Do you have any clue what this is?
Tasmanian devil
Wolverine
Badger
Bilby
Some people harvest these guys for food. What is it?
American bullfrog
Suriname toad
Poison dart frog
Tree frog
You're at the halfway point! Do you know this bird that smaller birds are terrified of?
Peregrine falcon
Golden eagle
Northern goshawk
American eagle
The chinchilla has become a household pet but where is its native habitat?
Africa
Europe
South America
Oceania
Can you tell us the name of this spotted feline?
Bobcat
Sunda leopard cat
Mainland leopard cat
Margay
It's hard not to think of these animals without associating them with the night. What is it?
Vampire bat
Flying squirrel
Brown bat
Mega bat
Which animal, which adds a little more beauty to the country, is shown here?
Eastern comma
Monarch butterfly
Black swallowtail
American snout
What's this handsome coin-colored canine called?
Coyote
Siberian husky
Wolf
Silver fox
All mammals have hair on their bodies at least one point during their lives. What is the primary function of the hair?
Protect against prey
Insulation
Provide distinction between male and female
Increase sensitivity of touch
Which of these animals jumps the highest relative to its own size?
Red kangaroo
Grasshopper
Flea
Tree frog
What is the name of this neighborhood bandit often seen stealing trash?
Squirrel
Raccoon
Skunk
Cat
You're almost there, I promise. This mammal feeds almost exclusively on snowshoe hares. What is it?
Cougar
Canadian lynx
Ocelot
Jaguar
This popular pet is also known as a cavie. Which pet is it?
Hamster
Guinea pig
Chinchilla
Rabbit
Finally, usually found in South America, this animal has been spotted as far north as Texas and Florida. What is it?
Canada lynx
Sand cat
Asiatic golden cat
Jaguarundi
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