🐘 It’s OK If You Don’t Know Much About Animals – Take This Quiz to Learn Something New

Let's begin with an easy question. What is this spotted creature called?

• Leopard

• Bengal tiger

• Jaguar

• Snow leopard

A mammal that's as fast as it is fluffy! What do you call this?

• Chinchilla

• Lion

• Rabbit

• Hamster

All of the following are characteristics of emperor penguins EXCEPT one, which one is that?

• They are the largest of all penguin species.

• The males incubate the eggs.

• They spend their entire life in Antarctica.

• They can dive to depths of 10,000 feet when hunting.

What is this huge and squeaky flying mammal? Did we mention it's huge?

• Natalus bat

• Megabat

• Vampire bat

• Kitti's hog-nosed bat

Which statement about the gray pigeons found in New York City is true?

• They were imported to populate Central Park.

• They keep the vermin in check.

• They are closely related to rats.

• They are native to New York City.

Do you know the name of this soft, tropical winged beetle?

• Red-winged beetle

• Net-winged beetle

• Web-winged beetle

• Fat-winged beetle

What is this small Scottish bird that flies very fast?

• Grouse

• Snipe

• Pheasant

• Partridge

Which of these shark tooth shapes isn't real?

• Fan shape

• Corkscrew shape

• Dagger shape

• Wedge shape

You're halfway there! Lots of whales eat these tiny animals. What are they?

• Sardines

• Plankton

• Pistol shrimp

• Krill

Do you know these mollusks that can weigh over 400 pounds?

• Geoduck

• Giant clam

• Barnacles

• Zebra mussels

In Chinese culture, seeing this bird is thought to be lucky. What's it called?

• Bar-tailed pheasant

• Golden pheasant

• Jungle fowl

• Copper pheasant

At the beginning of its life, this animal relies on its mother's pouch. What's the animal's name?

• Koala

• Wallaby

• Deer

• Chimpanzee

The cute and cuddly-looking animal shown here is known as what?

• Narwhal

• Sea lion

• Harp seal

• Walrus

Can you guess the name of this nocturnal mammal that belongs to the weasel family?

• Otter

• Rabbit

• Badger

• Skunk

What type of cat do you see in this picture?

• African wildcat

• European wildcat

• Black-footed cat

• Chinese mountain cat

You can find this animal in swampy areas of Southeast Asia. What is it?

• Caracal

• Jungle cat

• Fishing cat

• Geoffroy's cat

Almost there! Which of these statements about buffalo and bison is true?

• Buffalo and bison are the same exact thing.

• Buffalo are wild bison.

• The main difference between bison and buffalo is that bison are better evolved for colder climates.

• The main difference between bison and buffalo is that buffalo are more aggressive.

Last but not least, can you tell us the name of these creatures, often thought to be among the smartest animals in the world?

• Nurse shark

• Dolphin

• Porpoise

• Narwhal