Can You Identify the Killer Beast by Its Nose?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Identify the Killer Beast by Its Nose?
Image: Mats Silvan/Moment/gettyimages

About This Quiz

The amazing thing about the animal kingdom is all of the diversity that it has. Not only do we have creatures of different sizes -- they have different diets, live in different climates, have specific habits and mate in unique ways. All of this makes for one very diverse and interesting world. But there are some creatures that are more ferocious than others. Creatures that, if you are on the wrong side of them, could bring about your very last breath. They are the killer beasts of the world. 

And because they are so dangerous, we have been warned to stay away from them. But what if you couldn't see the entire animal? Would you still know what it was and how deadly it could be?  Would you be able to tell what it was just by seeing its nose? We're here to test that today. 

We've featured some of the most recognizably dangerous animals known to man, and some that aren't so popular. Some of them have nostrils that they do not use, like our underwater creatures. But we'd still like you to take a look and try to guess what kind of animal they are. So if you feel like that's something you can do, go ahead and take this quiz. 

Lion
Wiki Commons By James Temple
This animal is often called the king of the jungle. What do you think it is, based on this picture of its nose?
Kiwi
Ocelot
Lion
Reindeer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The lion is often known as the king of the jungle. This big cat can weigh up to 500 pounds and preys on other animals such as giraffe, wildebeests and zebra. This expert hunter has a highly developed sense of smell.

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Human
Wiki Commons By TheNoseKnows2Much
Arguably the most intelligent creature on this planet, which killer beast's nose is shown here?
Human
Llama
Kangaroo
Panther
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Humans -- or homo sapiens as they are scientifically known -- are the only species of the genus homo currently living. They have an upright posture and employ heavy tool and language use in everyday life.

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Crocodile
Wiki Commons By Tomás Castelazo
Based on the picture, which of these creatures does this nose belong to?
Manatee
Crocodile
Porcupine
Jellyfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Crocodiles are aquatic reptiles found in tropical regions around the world, in both saltwater and freshwater. The shape of the nose is one of the easiest ways to tell crocodiles and alligators apart; a crocodile's snout is narrow and pointy, while an alligator's nose is more broad and round.

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Grizzly bear
Wiki Commons By Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith
One of the most dangerous of its type, which mammal's nose is being shown here?
Gorilla
Grizzly bear
Honey bee
Flamingo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Grizzly bears are so-named because of their grizzled hair. These majestic wild animals are currently found in Alaska, western Canada, and parts of the northwestern United States. They occupy a variety of habitats, including forests and meadows.

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Black mamba
Wiki Commons By safaritravelplus
This animal uses its tongue to smell but also has nostrils. What is it called?
Gopher
Sea dragon
Scorpion
Black mamba
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The black mamba is a type of venomous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. They are the second longest species of poisonous snake species, reaching up to 3 meters in length, and is considered by some to be the most dangerous snake in Africa.

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Bat
Wiki Commons By The original uploader was Gcarter2 at English Wikipedia
Major disease carriers, which flying mammal boasts this nose?
Bat
Kiwi
Lemur
Kangaroo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bats are killer beats, but not necessarily because they want to be. They're great disease carriers, and in some cases, those diseases able to kill humans. On the more positive side, bats also play an important role in pollinating plants and controlling bug populations.

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Killer whale
Wiki Commons By gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K
Which animal has a nose like this?
Manatee
Ocelot
Killer whale
Llama
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Killer whales, also known as orcas, are the largest members of the dolphin family. They can be easily distinguished by their black skin with white underbellies. Although they breathe air, killer whales spend most of their time underwater, so their sense of smell doesn't get much use.

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Grey wolf
Wiki Commons ByGunner Ries Amphibol
Which wild canine's muzzle is being shown here?
Panther
Reindeer
Grey wolf
Ibis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The grey wolf, or timber wolf, is a species of wolf endemic to Eurasia and North America. The grey wolf is the largest member of its family and can weigh up to 45 kilograms.

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King cobra
Wiki Commons By safaritravelplus
Its nostrils aren't used for smelling, but they are there. Which animal do they belong to?
Gorilla
Porcupine
Flamingo
King cobra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The king cobra is found in India and Southeast Asia. It is the longest species of all venomous snakes. While king cobras have nostrils, they actually use their long forked tongues to pick up the smell of potential prey.

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Tiger shark
Wiki Commons By Stefan~commonswiki
If you were to match this nose to one of the animals below, which would it be?
Sea dragon
Tiger shark
Honey bee
Scorpion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The tiger shark is a relentless hunter, with strong jaws and jagged teeth that help it to devour its prey. Similar to the great white shark, it is a threat to people and fish alike, as it is known for attacking humans.

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Tiger
Wiki Commons By Steve Evans
One of the most well-known big cats on the planet, which hunter's nose do you think this is?
Lemur
Manatee
Tiger
Jellyfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tigers are the largest species of wild cats on earth and are easily distinguished by their striped fur of orange and black. Interestingly, tigers barely use their sense of smell when hunting; instead, they use scent in social situations like marking territory and mating.

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Great white shark
Wiki Commons By Olga Ernst
Which animal's nose do you think this is?
Great white shark
Kangaroo
Reindeer
Panther
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Great whites are Earth's largest predatory fish; females can grow up to 20 feet long and over 4,000 pounds. Their keen sense of smell allows them to detect a small amount of blood in the water from up to 3 miles away.

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Polar bear
Wiki Commons By Ansgar Walk
They are known for their beautiful white fur and powerful claws. Which dangerous snow animal is this?
Kiwi
Polar bear
Ocelot
Gopher
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Polar bears can be distinguished by their white fur. They inhabit the cold regions of the Arctic Circle. Polar bears use their strong sense of smell to find breathing holes made in the ice by seals, which are their main food source.

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Leopard
Wiki Commons By R4robin
A spotted cat known for its speed and hunting abilities, which of the following animals does this nose belong to?
Tawny owl
Leopard
Llama
Porcupine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Leopards can be found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. One of their main identifying characteristics is their spotted skin. Leopards are nocturnal hunters that stalk their prey from the ground and from trees.

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Rattlesnake
Wiiki Commons By Danleo~commonswiki assumed
Tell us which of the following animals has a nose like this.
Gorilla
Rattlesnake
Scorpion
Sea dragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The rattlesnake got its name because of the rattle found on its tail, which it uses to warn predators away. This venomous animal also makes a sound capable of scaring its prey before it strikes.

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Elephant
Wiki Commons By Yathin S Krishnappa
Can you tell us the name of this animal, which has been known to trample as well as main with its tusks?
Flamingo
Ibis
Lemur
Elephant
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are three species of elephant currently living: the African bush elephant, African forest elephant and Asian elephant. Their characteristic trunks have many purposes, from gathering food to wresting with other elephants.

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Platypus
Wiki Commons By Stefan Kraft
Of the options below, which animal is the keeper of this nose?
Gopher
Platypus
Kangaroo
Manatee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A platypus is a strange creature that looks like a mix of a beaver and a duck. As funny as they appear to be, these creatures actually have venom that can kill animals close to their size. A human poisoned by a platypus can experience extreme pain but will not die.

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Dingo
Wiki Commons By Benjamint444
Not usually a human-killer, which dog-like animal's nose is this?
Kiwi
Reindeer
Dingo
Ocelot
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A dingo is a dog-like creature native to Australia. Although most tend to leave humans alone, a death does occur every now and again, especially if a human tries to domesticate this wild animal.

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Caracal
Wiki Commons By Steve Snodgrass
Whose nose is this?
Caracal
Panther
Llama
Porcupine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Caracals are cat-like creatures capable of great damage. These hunters are incredibly smart; there's even been one account of two caracals that teamed up and slaughtered 22 sheep in one day.

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Honey badger
Wiki Commons By Peter Trimming
The name may sound sweet, but you should steer clear of them. Which animal has a nose like this?
Honey badger
Jellyfish
Honey bee
Tawny owl
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This mammal, which humans often pass off for being a skunk, is far from that. These fearless animals can frighten off some of the most dangerous cobras in the world and sometimes kill for seemingly no reason.

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Stoat
Wiki Commons By Airwolfhound
Identify the animal whose nose this is.
Stoat
Lemur
Ibis
Gorilla
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Stoats are members of the weasel family, and they don't look like much. But they're agile, resourceful and intelligent enough to kill animals much larger than themselves -- and they sometimes seem to do it for fun.

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Red fox
Wiki Commons By Peter G Trimming
Can you name the cunning canine shown here?
Reindeer
Red fox
Scorpion
Thorny devil
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The red fox is the largest species of true foxes. They are best known for being cunning and intelligent. Their sense of smell isn't the strongest among canines, but they have excellent hearing.

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Rhino
Wiki Commons By Rob Hooft
Its horn is extremely dangerous to humans and animals alike. Which creature are we talking about?
Manatee
Kangaroo
Rhino
Ocelot
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The rhinoceros, or rhino for short, is a species of odd-toed ungulates (meaning they use just one of their five toes to carry most of their weight). They can be easily distinguished by the large horn on their faces.

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Gila monster
Wiki Commons By Arpingstone
Can you tell us the name of the animal that this nose belongs to?
Sea dragon
Kiwi
Panther
Gila monster
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A Gila monster isn't exactly a monster and is actually known to move quite slow. However, these lizards also have venom that is capable of taking down animals many times its size.

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Hyena
Wiki Commons By Emmanuel FAIVRE
Study this nose and tell us which creature (that likes to laugh) is being shown.
Porcupine
Hyena
Llama
Flamingo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hyenas occupy a wide range of habitats across Africa, including grasslands, woodlands, savannas and forest edges. They're a key predator species in their natural environment. While it's rare for them to attack humans, it has been known to happen.

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Carpet viper
Wiki Commons By Dr. Raju Kasambe
Which fierce killer has a nose like this?
Honey bee
Gopher
Jellyfish
Carpet viper
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The carpet viper, or saw-scaled viper, can be found in shrubs, dry savannas and rocky regions in the Arabian peninsula and northeastern Africa. The venom of a carpet viper contains cytotoxins and hemotoxins.

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Hippopotamus
Wiki Commons By Art G.
A semi-aquatic mammal known for charging people and animals, which deadly animal does this nose belong to?
Tawny owl
Lemur
Gorilla
Hippopotamus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The hippopotamus is a large semiaquatic mammal found in sub-Saharan Africa. They are the third largest land mammal on the planet and can weigh up to 4000 lbs. While hippos may look lazy, they're actually very aggressive and are known to attack people and boats.

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Poison dart frog
Wiki Commons By Pstevendactylus~commonswiki assumed
This creature can use its nose to smell and its senses to detect changes in the air. What is it?
Poison dart frog
Ibis
Reindeer
Scorpion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The poison dart frog is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. They are one of the most poisonous types of frog in the world; their name comes from the fact that indigenous Americans would coat the tips of their arrows in the frogs' lethal poison.

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Sea lion
Wiki Commons By Kelly J Kane
Can you name the animal whom this nose belongs to?
Manatee
Panther
Sea lion
Kangaroo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sea lions are marine mammals that live along coastlines in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. They have long foreflippers that allow them to walk on all fours. They prey on penguin, squid and krill.

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Wolverine
Wiki Commons By User:MatthiasKabel
This animal uses its claws and jaws, not its nose, to kill. But what do you think it is based on this picture?
Ocelot
Kiwi
Wolverine
Llama
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Wolverines may look like cute, squirrel-like animals, but you should be wary of them. These animals, relatives of the weasel, have been known to take down a sick moose or two with their claws and their jaws, and attacks on humans aren't unheard of either.

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Anteater
Wiki Commons By user:Borsi112
Match this beast to its nose.
Flamingo
Porcupine
Anteater
Jellyfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These insect-eating mammals tend to mind its own business in the wild. If threatened, however, it can and will use its powerful claws, which are known to disembowel predators.

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Coyote
Wiki Commons By Conti
Which fierce canine has a snout like this?
Gopher
Coyote
Gorilla
Honey bee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The coyote is native to North America. It is a canine species closely related to the grey wolf. Coyotes are opportunistic eaters, with a diverse diet that includes rodents, rabbits, frogs and grass.

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Wiki Commons By Ansgar Walk
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Procyon_lotor#/media/File:Raccoon-27527-1.jpg
Can you name the omnivore that boasts the sniffer shown in this picture?
Lemur
Reindeer
Sea dragon
Raccoon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Raccoons are an omnivorous mammal species native to North America. They're known to eat whatever they can get their hands on. They won't normally bother humans, although they can easily carry rabies.

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Boomslang
Wiki Commons By safaritravelplus
While it does have nostrils, it doesn't use them to smell. Which animal is this?
Manatee
Panther
Boomslang
Ibis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A boomslang is a type of highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa. The boomslang is green or brown in appearance and dwells in trees, and its normal diet includes lizards, eggs and some small mammals.

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Wild boar
Wiki Commons By Volker.G
Which of the animals below matches the nose in the picture?
Kiwi
Wild boar
Ocelot
Kangaroo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The wild boar is the largest species of wild pigs, and also one of the farthest reaching -- they're found across Europe and Asia and have also been bred with wild pigs in Australia and the Americas. They are covered in grizzled hair and possess large tusks.

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Fossa
Wiki Commons By Chad Teer
This cat-like animal has retractable claws that it uses to kill. But what is its name?
Fossa
Llama
Porcupine
Jellyfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fossas are cat-like mammals native to the island of Madagascar. Fossa have retractable claws and a reddish brown coat. They prey primarily on lemurs; in fact, fossas are the primary predator of lemurs on Madagascar.

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Komodo dragon
Wiki Commons By Ltshears
Whose nose do you think this is?
Tawny owl
Scorpion
Flamingo
Komodo dragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Komodo dragons are the largest species of lizards on the planet, weighing up to 300 lbs. Found on Indonesia's Sunda Islands, Komodo dragons feed on large prey such as deer and pigs. They've also been known to occasionally attack people.

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Moose
Wiki Commons By Ryan Hagerty
What is the name of this usually chill animal that looks like a relative of the deer?
Honey bee
Gopher
Lemur
Moose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These animals aren't considered dangerous -- until they are messed with, that is. A moose can charge at a human and kill them. Many deaths have been recorded over the years, in fact.

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Cape buffalo
Wiki Commons By safaritravelplus
Called the "black death" because of its habit of killing hunters, which creature would you say this is?
Cape buffalo
Reindeer
Manatee
Ibis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Cape buffalo, or African buffalo, can be found across sub-Saharan Africa. It may look similar to a giant cow, but be careful -- this animal is known to be very dangerous, with multiple fatal attacks on humans reported every year.

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Slow loris
Wiki Commons By Rohit Naniwadekar
Which animal's nose is this?
Panther
Kangaroo
Slow loris
Llama
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Slow lorises look awfully cute, but you don't want to cuddle this animal -- it's the only known primate to be venomous. Their venom is held in glands in their inner arms, and it's capable of causing anaphylactic shock in some people.

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