50 Animal Trivia Questions
What type of reptile is the Komodo dragon?
A lizard.
What type of reptile is a cobra?
A snake.
What is the primary diet of a giant panda?
Bamboo.
Which aquatic animals are known for their ability to squirt ink as a defense mechanism?
Octopi and squid.
Which mammal has the longest gestation period?
The African elephant (about 22 months).
Which reptiles are known for having a third eye on the top of their head?
The Bearded dragon, tuatara, the iguana and others.
What is the largest amphibian in the world?
The Chinese giant salamander.
Which mammal has the largest brain relative to its body size?
The Dolphin.
What is the smallest mammal by mass?
The Etruscan shrew.
What is the name of the fish that is known for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones?
The clownfish.
Which aquatic animal uses echolocation to navigate and hunt?
The dolphin.
What are the only mammals that lay eggs?
The duck-billed platypus and the echidna.
Which aquatic animal has a powerful electric shock as a defense and hunting mechanism?
The electric eel.
What is the largest type of ray in the ocean?
The giant manta ray.
Which amphibian is known for its bright, colorful skin as a warning to predators?
The poison dart frog.
What is the world's longest snake?
The reticulated python.
What is the largest reptile in the world?
The saltwater crocodile.
What is the smallest marine mammal?
The sea otter.
Which mammal is known to have the thickest fur of any animal?
The sea otter.
Which reptile is known for its deadly venom and ability to 'spit' it at attackers?
The spitting cobra.
Which amphibian is known for its loud, distinctive call that is often heard in the spring?
The spring peeper frog.
Which marine animal is known for its ability to regenerate lost limbs?
The starfish (or sea star).
Which reptile is known for its protective shell?
The turtle (or tortoise).
What is the largest bird in the world by wingspan?
The wandering albatross.
What is the largest fish in the ocean?
The whale shark.
Which amphibian can survive being frozen during winter and thaw out in spring?
The wood frog.
Which mammal is known for its unique black-and-white striped coat?
The zebra.
What unique feature do axolotls have that most other amphibians do not?
They retain their larval features (like gills) throughout their life, a condition known as neoteny.
What type of marine animal is a narwhal?
A whale (specifically a toothed whale).
What type of animal is a jellyfish?
An invertebrate.
What is the only lizard that has a frill around its neck?
Chalamydosaurus kingii or the frilled-neck lizard.
Which aquatic animals can change their gender throughout their life?
Clownfish, oysters and snails.
Which amphibians undergo a transformation from a tadpole to its adult form?
Frogs and toads.
Which mammals has a pouch for carrying its young?
Kangaroo and other female marsupials in general.
What is the primary diet of the blue whale?
Krill.
Which reptiles have the ability to regrow their tail if it is lost?
Many species of geckos, salamanders, lizards, iguanas and more.
Which marine animal is known for having the most extended lifespan?
The Greenland shark.
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
The bat.
What is the fastest marine animal?
The black marlin.
What is the largest mammal in the world?
The blue whale.
Which reptile can change its skin color to blend in with its surroundings?
The chameleon.
What is the fastest land mammal?
The cheetah.
What is the tallest mammal in the world?
The giraffe.
Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite force?
The hippopotamus.
Which mammal can sleep while standing up?
The horse (among others like zebras and elephants).
Which marine mammal is known for its complex songs?
The humpback whale.
What is the largest species of sea turtle?
The leatherback sea turtle.
What is the name of the transparent membrane that amphibians use to protect their eyes underwater?
The nictitating membrane.
What is the primary method of respiration for adult amphibians?
Through their skin (cutaneous respiration), as well as through their lungs and buccal (mouth) breathing.
What is the primary habitat of most amphibians?
Wet or moist environments (like ponds, marshes and rainforests).
