Animal Quiz
What is the largest type of 'big cat' in the world?
The tiger, weighing up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds)
How many pairs of wings does a bee have?
2
The crocodile species is believed to have been around for how long? 2 million years or 200 million years?
200 million years
What food makes up nearly all (around 99%) of a Giant Panda's diet?
Bamboo
What are female elephants called?
Cows
True or false? Mice live for up to 10 years.
False - Captive mice live for up to 2 and a half years while wild mice only live for an average of around 4 months.
True of false? Snakes have slimy skin.
False - Snakeskin is smooth and dry.
True or false? Cougar's are herbivores.
False - They are carnivores
What is the largest land animal in the world?
The elephant - The largest on record weighed around 12,000 kilograms! (26,000 lb).
What is the tallest animal in the world?
The giraffe - The average height is around 5 metres (16ft) and the tallest on record stood nearly 6 metres (20 ft) tall.
What is the most recognizable feature of a hedgehog's appearance?
Their spines of spiky hair.
True or false? Bats are mammals.
True
True or false? Cats spend an average of 13 to 14 hours a day sleeping.
True
True or false? Owls are far-sighted, meaning that anything within a few inches of their eyes can't be seen properly.
True
True or false? Rabbits are born blind.
True
True or false? Crocodiles have no sweat glands so they use their mouths to release heat.
True - They often sleep with their mouth open to cool down.
What is the most recognizable physical feature of the male lion?
Its mane
How many legs does a spider have?
8
A 'doe' is what kind of animal?
A female deer.
Is a shark a fish or a mammal?
A fish
What is the name of an adult female horse?
A mare
What is the only continent on earth where Giraffes live in the wild?
Africa
Bees are found on every continent of earth except for one, which is it?
Antarctica
What is the name of the phobia that involves an abnormal fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
What are baby goats called?
Kids
Groups of lions are known as what?
Prides
What type of animal is the largest primate in the world?
The Gorilla
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
The cheetah (it can reach speeds of up to 120kph - 75mph).
Are butterflies insects?
Yes
Is a dolphin a mammal?
Yes