1. Quail
   Squirrel
2. Macaque
   Quoll

While many other birds are able to make long distance trips while flying, a quail can't. Instead, they fly in short bursts. They also build their nests on the ground instead of a tree, which can give predators more access to the eggs.

1. Emu
   Mule
2. Lemur
   Horned lark

Lemur is a blanket term for the overall many species of lemurs. One unique thing about them is that they have fingernails that are just like ours. It is thought that a lemur-like animal is an ancestor to us.

1. Timber wolf
   Tropical butterfly
2. Tree porcupine
   Tortoise

If you have ever wondered where tortoises are from, there is one general way to tell. The warmer the area, the lighter their shells will be. In fact, tortoises can even feel things through their shells.

1. Toad
   Boa
2. Roach
   Boar

It might be hard to tell the difference between a toad and a frog, but here's one way to do it. A toad has smaller legs than a frog, but if that doesn't help then you can check its skin. It is typically pretty bumpy compared to that of a frog.

1. Hippopotamus
   Pygmy possum
2. Galapagos penguin
   Porcupine

Many people fear porcupines as they have quills that stick out of their backs. It is often believed that they can shoot these quills, when that is in fact untrue. The quills must be touched in order to poke into a person or animal.

1. Kangaroo
   Knob-nosed goose
2. Komodo dragon
   King cormorant

Komodo dragons are lizards that you can find in Indonesia. They're also very good at many things which include running or swimming. This is important, since their main territory is on the islands of Indonesia.

1. Short beaked Echidna
   Bald eagle
2. Hamster
   Elephant

Elephants are extremely intelligent animals that can be different types such as African or Asian elephants. One myth is that the elephant is terrified of mice, which is simply untrue.

1. Killer whale
   Eagle
2. Gecko
   Elk

Being part of the deer family, male elk are called bulls while females are known as cows. They share these names with moose. However, unlike moose, elk are found in large groups of often hundreds.

1. Warthog
   Leopard
2. Owl
   Water moccasin

If you've ever wondered what a group of owls is called, it's a parliament. This term might have come from the fact that owls are often associated with being wise. They also have incredible senses that help them catch their prey.

1. Turtle
   Zebra
2. Cobra
   Boar

If you've ever seen "Racing Stripes", then you probably know a thing or two about zebras. Since they're so much like horses and donkeys, they are also known to sleep standing up just like a horse.

1. Ocelot
   Camel
2. Crocodile
   Sockeye salmon

While ocelots are on the smaller side of the wild cats, it would be hard to mistake them for a regular house cat. Female ocelots have a very small litter which can include up to three babies which are born blind like house cats are.

1. Lynx
   Hyrax
2. Hummingbird
   Hyena

Often in the animal kingdom, males in a species are larger the the females. In the case of hyenas, the opposite is true. One other unique thing is that they can have a considerably longer life span when in captivity.

1. Salmon
   Llama
2. Sea lion
   Amazon parrot

There are many different types of salmon such as Atlantic and pink salmon. When salmon travel back and forth in migration, along the way grizzly bears and many other predators will try to catch them for food.

1. Goose
   Moose
2. Osprey
   Horse

Horses have not only been incredible companions but also great help to humans over the years. From working to therapy, they have been used for everything under the sun. They're usually quite happy to help!

1. Wombat
   Ocelot
2. Wolf
   Lory

Wolves are pack animals that work together throughout their lives in catching prey and surviving in general. In fact, each pack has its own hierarchy with an alpha male who serves as head of the pack.

1. Baboon
   Octopus
2. Moose
   Otter

The moose is a magnificent animal that is most commonly associated with Canada, but did you know that they are found in many other places around the world? They can also be found further south into America, as well as in the forests of Europe.

1. Dogfish
   Frog
2. Dog
   Hedgehog

A human's best friend, the dog, is the correct answer here. One unique thing that a dog does is that when they sweat, it is done through their feet. You could say that they really do just walk it off!

1. Turtle
   Lemur
2. Laughing dove
   Vulture

These birds are well-known to scavenge for food, and there are many different types of them, as well. For example, a turkey vulture usually circles in the air when looking around for its next meal. Often, they feed on carcasses.

1. Osprey
   Brown pelican
2. Partridge
   Parrot

You may know them by their colors or maybe by the fact that they are able to talk. At least this is true for some parrots. These intelligent animals can learn and speak up to 1,000 words if they are taught them. They don't necessarily learn the meanings of the words, but it can seem like it!

1. Eastern boa constrictor
   Rhinoceros
2. Crocodile
   Peacock

Known for their colorful tails, peacocks actually shed these every year. One other little-known fact is that "peacock" is a term used for only the males, while "peafowl" is a collective term for all genders and ages and peahen" is used for the females.

1. Marmota
   Mallard
2. Marten
   Scarlet macaw

These cute little animals love to stay up all night long, making them nocturnal. One other really unique thing about them is that depending on where they are in the world, their fur is a different color. You might find a brown marten in one place and a yellow one in another.

1. Seal
   Water leegan
2. Bear
   Eagle

The symbol of the United States is the majestic eagle. If you're ever looking for one, it's best to look high into the trees. As with most other birds, eagles are not afraid of heights and can even be found as high up as in the mountains.

1. Mongoose
   Mockingbird
2. Moose
   Mouse

Mice are known for multiplying quite quickly, but they are also known to have a pretty short life span. It can be as short as 6 months, but some mice can live to be a couple of years old.

1. Stork
   Springbok
2. Kingfisher
   Shark

While most fish look pretty smooth, a shark is a much different story. Although they, too, appear to have this skin texture, if you walked up and touched one it would be pretty rough on your hands.

1. Wolverine
   Vulture
2. Weaver
   Silver Gull

Wolverines may look cute, but they are not an animal that you want to get close to. They are known for being quite dangerous, but they also like to stay in solitude when they're not hunting. You're lucky if you've ever had a glimpse of one!

1. Cardinal
   White-winged dove
2. Dingo
   Dogfish

Found in Australia, the dingo is part of the dog family. If you've ever heard of the dog breed the Basenji, then you may know that it doesn't bark. That is one thing that the dingo has in common with it, as you'll only ever hear them howl.

1. African lynx
   Ox
2. Oryx
   Red fox

These adorable animals are very talented hunters. Unlike most other animals, they conduct their hunts using a different sense than most. They're able to see a magnetic field that allows them to catch their prey more easily.

1. Cockatoo
   Black bear
2. Jackal
   American woodcock

A small member of the canine family, these animals are predators who prowl around at night. There are also a few different types of the jackal, including the silver-back and side-striped.

1. Anaconda
   Cockatoo
2. Peacock
   Raccoon

While you might have thought that raccoons were herbivores, they are in fact omnivores. Most often, they resort to eating bird eggs when they are hungry. Just like many other species, raccoons spend a large chunk of their lives looking for food.

1. Kangaroo
   Gecko
2. Armadillo
   Giraffe

It is a sight to see kangaroos hopping away quickly. Though they look harmless, their legs can pack quite a punch. They need lots of leg strength to outrun all the predators in the Australian outback!

1. Porcupine
   Sugar glider
2. Gray duiker
   Squirrel

These backyard critters can be very entertaining to watch in action. However, they can also be a little pesky when they try to get into your bird feeder. They're also very smart when it comes to hiding their food and will often fake it.

1. Bear
   Eagle
2. Elephant
   Earthworm

There are many different types of bears found around the world. You probably know of the grizzly, polar, black and brown bears, but do you know that there is also a sloth bear? They can be found in India.

1. Pigeon
   Penguin
2. Pine squirrel
   Porcupine

It's hard to get a glimpse of these animals, as you would have to brave the cold. That is unless you're looking for the Galapagos penguin. This penguin looks quite similar but lives in a bit of a warmer climate.

1. Zorilla
   Horned lark
2. Plains zebra
   Lizard

When you think of lizards, you probably think of the tiny little reptiles. The Komodo dragon, however, is also considered to be a lizard. In fact it's the largest of the species.

1. Pronghorn
   Paddy Heron
2. Sheep
   Panther

While the Pink Panther never really existed, the animal that he was based on is very real. These majestic creatures are beautiful to look at, but they can be quite dangerous as well.