🐘 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?

• Bengal tiger

• Jaguar

• Snow leopard

• Leopard

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

• Chinchilla

• Rabbit

• Hamster

• Lion

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

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

• They are the largest of all penguin species.

• They spend their entire life in Antarctica.

• The males incubate the eggs.

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

• Vampire bat

• Kitti's hog-nosed bat

• Natalus bat

• Megabat

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

• They are native to New York City.

• They were imported to populate Central Park.

• They keep the vermin in check.

• They are closely related to rats.

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

• Web-winged beetle

• Net-winged beetle

• Red-winged beetle

• Fat-winged beetle

What is this small Scottish bird that flies very fast?

• Pheasant

• Grouse

• Snipe

• Partridge

Which of these shark tooth shapes isn't real?

• Corkscrew shape

• Dagger shape

• Fan shape

• Wedge shape

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

• Plankton

• Pistol shrimp

• Krill

• Sardines

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

• Geoduck

• Zebra mussels

• Giant clam

• Barnacles

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

• Copper pheasant

• Bar-tailed pheasant

• Golden pheasant

• Jungle fowl

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

• Koala

• Wallaby

• Chimpanzee

• Deer

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

• Sea lion

• Harp seal

• Narwhal

• Walrus

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

• Badger

• Otter

• Rabbit

• Skunk

What type of cat do you see in this picture?

• African wildcat

• Black-footed cat

• Chinese mountain cat

• European wildcat

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

• Caracal

• Geoffroy's cat

• Fishing cat

• Jungle cat

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

• Buffalo and bison are the same exact thing.

• 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.

• Buffalo are wild bison.

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

• Dolphin

• Porpoise

• Nurse shark

• Narwhal