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?
Feline
Elaphine
Porcine
Cancrine
A visit to the open Great Plains will let you get a glimpse of this majestic animal. Do you know its name?
Buffalo
Wildebeest
Bison
Moose
This majestic animal is a symbol of America. Name it!
Northern goshawk
Kestrel
Peregrine falcon
Bald eagle
What is the name of this furry rodent that represents Canada?
Beaver
Wolverine
Lynx
Black bear
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?
Cold temperatures make the surface act like a solid
Negative buoyancy
Its arms act like wings
Trapped air pockets under the feet
Do you know this animal that has no fear of attacking venomous snakes?
Shrew
Honey badger
Mongoose
Wolverine
While smaller than many other big cats, this wild feline is still fierce. Can you tell us its name?
Ocelot
Leopard
Puma
Jaguar
While it is fluffy, you likely wouldn't want to cuddle up to this bear. What is it?
Sun bear
Brown bear
Polar bear
Black bear
Which narwhal fact is true?
The narwhal's horn is for fighting.
The narwhal's tusk is solid.
The narwhal's tusk is a sensory organ.
The narwhal's horn never grows longer than three feet.
Hummingbirds are highly unique birds. Which of the following abilities do ONLY hummingbirds have?
Flying backwards
Flying at speeds over 30 mph
Hovering while flying
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?
Wolverine
Bilby
Badger
Tasmanian devil
Some people harvest these guys for food. What is it?
Poison dart frog
Tree frog
American bullfrog
Suriname toad
You're at the halfway point! Do you know this bird that smaller birds are terrified of?
Northern goshawk
Golden eagle
American eagle
Peregrine falcon
The chinchilla has become a household pet but where is its native habitat?
Oceania
South America
Europe
Africa
Can you tell us the name of this spotted feline?
Sunda leopard cat
Mainland leopard cat
Bobcat
Margay
It's hard not to think of these animals without associating them with the night. What is it?
Flying squirrel
Brown bat
Mega bat
Vampire bat
Which animal, which adds a little more beauty to the country, is shown here?
Eastern comma
American snout
Black swallowtail
Monarch butterfly
What's this handsome coin-colored canine called?
Wolf
Coyote
Siberian husky
Silver fox
All mammals have hair on their bodies at least one point during their lives. What is the primary function of the hair?
Insulation
Protect against prey
Provide distinction between male and female
Increase sensitivity of touch
Which of these animals jumps the highest relative to its own size?
Tree frog
Red kangaroo
Grasshopper
Flea
What is the name of this neighborhood bandit often seen stealing trash?
Cat
Squirrel
Raccoon
Skunk
You're almost there, I promise. This mammal feeds almost exclusively on snowshoe hares. What is it?
Ocelot
Jaguar
Canadian lynx
Cougar
This popular pet is also known as a cavie. Which pet is it?
Hamster
Rabbit
Guinea pig
Chinchilla
Finally, usually found in South America, this animal has been spotted as far north as Texas and Florida. What is it?
Asiatic golden cat
Sand cat
Jaguarundi
Canada lynx
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