Animals

Do you know more dog breeds than the AKC? Can you name sea animals from A to Z? If so, you'll love our fun animal quizzes. Ready to show off your animal smarts?

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Snakes want nothing to do with people, but can be dangerous when cornered — the venom of some species is among the most lethal poisons on earth. How much do you know about deadly snakes? Take this quiz and find out.

By Nathan Chandler

They have eight legs, hair, fangs and the ability to scare the bejesus out of a lot of people. Most spiders get a bad rap, but some can cause some serious damage if they decide you scare the bejesus out of them.

By Maria Trimarchi

They are docile and silly, but these creatures are anything but stupid. How much do you know about adorable manatees?

By Nathan Chandler

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Is ARRRRR a racehorse or a rose? (horse) On the surface racehorses and roses don't seem to have anything in common, but they do — how they get their crazy names. Can you tell what names belong to which?

By Maria Trimarchi

Mantis shrimp are beautiful sea creatures with a long list of amazing (and violent) traits. How much do you know about this savage animal? Take this quiz to find out.

By Nathan Chandler

The Land Down Under has a reputation for some of Earth's freakiest fauna. How much do you know about scary Australian wildlife?

By some estimates, there are 10 quintillion insects on the planet, and many are venomous. How much do you know about poisonous bugs?

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The narwhal is more than just another whale; with its mighty tusk, it's often called the unicorn of the sea and may have inspired many of the unicorn myths you hear today. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of this magnificent mammal.

By Bambi Turner

Hedgehogs may look cute and harmless, but these tiny creatures have powerful defenses to protect themselves from predators. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the mighty hedgehog!

By Bambi Turner

The whale may be the most magnificent mammal in the sea, but can you tell one whale from another? Take our quiz to see how much you know about the various whale species and how these creatures differ.

Lots of people have cats and dogs, but a few adventurous pet owners crave something a little less common. Do you prefer a raccoon to a retriever or a squirrel to a Siamese cat? If so, test your knowledge with this quiz.

By Laurie L. Dove

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Animals are taking over the web, collecting followers by the thousands on social media and scoring plenty of endorsement deals for their owners when they hit it big. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the most famous animals on the internet!

By Bambi Turner

The apple of your eye is your cocker spaniel, who you think is definitely dog show material. What do you need to know to enter it in a show? What can you win? Take this quiz to learn what you need to know about dog shows.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors