Can You Correctly Identify These Animals in French?

Although most cats will pay attention to you if you call their name, they are not the type that will sit and chat with you. However, chat is their name in French.

No matter what size or shape, dog is man's best friend and a great companion. Chien is the word for dog in French.

The uret (ferret) is frolicking pet to have in your home. They are cuddly and curious, but they do bite.

The gerbil is a great pet to have if you have kids, they won't bite no matter what the circumstance. Be aware they can squirm out of your hands and escape.

Whether you see red squirrels, gray squirrels or brown squirrels in your area, they are called Écureuil in French.

Raccoons don't attack humans. Raccoons may huff, grunt or “charge” at you, but they're just trying to scare you off so you'll leave them alone.

Butterflies bring color and movement to the world. Papillon de nuit is a moth.

Be aware when there are skunks around. If you approach too close they may spray you with an obnoxious odor.

Whether raised for milk or meat, cows are a vital resource to many countries.

Do you ride Western or English? Either way, horses can be saddled up and ridden into the sunset or used on the farm for workhorses.

If you want to live on a farm, then get used to waking up early. Roosters start squawking at daylight.

French have no problem eating escargots, but some of don't like the idea of eating snails.

Scallops with butter and garlic is delicious. But it may be hard to identify in the ocean. These sea creatures and others like shrimp and oysters are a favorite of many people.

Crevettes are shrimp and are a favorite dish in many cultures around the world.

Freshwater mussels inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks and canals. Maybe there are so many delicious recipes for this shellfish because they are so easy to find.

We hope you find a pearl, but if you don't, the meat alone is succulent and more than satisfying.

Don't try to spout off that you know all these French words unless you got this one right. Otherwise it will be a whale of a story.

If you're in shark-infested water, don't bleed. Sharks can smell blood from a long way away.

A jellyfish can sting you. So beware where you swim. Their tentacles have a poisonous sting.

Calamar is a squid. Although it tastes wonderful breaded or grilled. If you meet one underwater, stay away, large ones can be dangerous if they attack.

Spiders are good at catching flies and mosquitoes. However, there are also some species that can bite you.

The caterpillar eats its weight (and more) in leaves and then spins a cocoon to emerge as a butterfly. An amazing creature of nature.

When it rains, worms get flooded out of their holes and can be found on the surface of the dirt, grass, sidewalk, etc. That's also when you'll see des oiseaux feasting on them.

The French name for bird is oiseau. They are out eating worms after it rains.

Frelon is a hornet, and when they get aggressive it's time to run away since they have a more painful sting than a wasp.

Unlike bees, which can sting only once, wasps can sting multiple times. Which is a good reason to stay away from them.

A single mosquito can drive you crazy if you camp outside and are trying to sleep. Did you know only the females bite?

Grasshoppers use muscles in their knee joints to effectively catapult themselves upward. Some species can leap as high as 10 inches or 25 centimeters.

The chirping of crickets can be very loud or can be comforting and can remind you of home, They make the chirping noise by rubbing their back legs together.

If it's springtime, you'll see lots of lapin around. Some people "breed like rabbits" which means they produce too many babies very quickly.

You are clever as a fox if you got this answer correct. Depending on where you live, foxes come in a variety of colors, from a light orange, resembling dark yellow, to a dark orange.

Male moose grow antlers (bois) which is made of bone that is an extension of the skull.

Whether a black bear or grizzly bear, walk (or run!) the other way if you see one of these in the woods.

Although an elk is smaller than a moose, mature males are still 710 – 730 lbs and around 5 feet at the shoulder.

The castor or beaver will build a dam with downed trees to stop the flow of a river. That enables them to build a conical or bank lodge made of mud, sticks and rocks.

Although coyotes don't have the long, slow howl of wolves, they do yip-howl which are short howls that often rise and fall in pitch, punctuated with yaps and barks.

The playful otter is so much fun to watch. Whether cracking open shells, caring for their young or building their home or holt, they seem to have fun doing it all.

Although "The Three Blind Mice" nursery rhyme has them getting their tails cut off by a farmer's wife, you don't want mice in your home.

The horn of the rhinoceros is made of keratin, the same type of protein that makes up hair and fingernails.

Hungry after this quiz? Thank goodness you're not an elephant. An adult elephant can eat 300 pounds of food in a day, according to the National Geographic. Think about that grocery bill!