Do You Know Where to Find These Animal Predators?

By: Lauren Lubas
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4 min
Do You Know Where to Find These Animal  Predators?
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About This Quiz

When it comes to learning about the world around us, the human race has taken to learning about the animal kingdom. Perhaps we find solace in the fact that there are other predators out there, or maybe we just want to learn how to hunt better. Either way, we have a specific fascination with the predators of the animal kingdom. The great thing about predators is the fact that they live in nearly every natural habitat. As a major part of the circle of life, predators are necessary to thin out overpopulations of other animals, which can save countless species of plant life. They also all have unique hunting styles and preferences for prey. These instinctual beings know only two things in life: eating and procreating. Monitoring predators allows us to understand the core instincts in every animal, and that's what makes them so interesting.

Whether you're a nut for nature shows, or you just like to learn about everything that you can possibly learn about, you probably know a thing or two about the predators of the world. You may even be able to point them out in a lineup, but do you know where they live? Take this quiz to see if you can tell us where to find these animal predators. 

American Badger
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This grumpy badger finds its prey in the grasslands of what country?
America
China
Japan
India
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The American badger hunts at night, but will come out during the day if there is little food. They do not hibernate, which means they need thick coats to keep them warm in the winter.

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Golden Jackal
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Where might you find a golden jackal?
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
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The golden jackal is an omnivore, but it does hunt small game. It also scavenges. The deserts usually have very little food just popping up where you need it, and a golden jackal will eat what it can. Anything you can get in Africa, right?

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Black Kite
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A black kite is a bird of prey. Where can you find it?
China
Japan
North America
India
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This medium-sized bird can be found across India. It's a migratory raptor, and unlike most raptors, it forms very large flocks when it migrates ... we guess you could say that they are families that prey together.

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Komodo Dragon
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Komodo dragons can grow larger than 10 feet in length. Where can you find them?
Anywhere in the Pacific
Hawaii
The Island of Komodo
Eastern Europe
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Komodos like to ambush their prey. They can hunt on land or in the sea. While they can go over a year without eating, they can also grow over ten feet long and weigh around 200 pounds.

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Polar Bears
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Where do polar bears live?
The Arctic
The Antarctic
Greenland
Iceland
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Polar bears use ice as a platform to hunt seals. They are formidable hunters, and they have been known to attempt to pull whales out of the water, though this is rarely successful.

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Hyena
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Hyenas like to laugh, but I wouldn't mess with them. Where can you find them?
Asia
The Arctic
Africa
Australia
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Hyenas play an important role in African habitats. They hunt large mammals. A little known fact is that there are only four known species of hyenas alive today, and they are in one of the smallest mammal classes.

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Cougar
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Where do cougars hunt?
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
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Cougars prefer to hunt large animals. These include deer, elk and moose. They are mostly found in the mountainous regions of North America. While they rarely attack humans, they will if it is necessary, such as if they feel threatened.

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Leopard
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The leopard is known for its spots. Where does it usually hunt?
South America
Autralia
Africa
Southeastern United States
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Leopards can run up to 40 miles per hour, which means that their prey doesn't have much of a chance. Leopards are most likely to go after fast prey that includes impala and other mid-sized mammals.

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African Wild Dogs
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These wild dogs have one of the best kill rates while hunting. Where can you find them?
Asia
Australia
Scotland
Africa
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African wild dogs have an 85% success rate while hunting. This makes them one of the most successful predators that are currently alive in Africa. They are also known as Painted Wolves.

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Burmese Python
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Where can you find a Burmese python?
South and Southeast Asia
North America
Florida
Canada
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The Burmese python is in the top five largest species of snake (they can reach up to 12 feet long), and they prefer warm, tropical climates. This predator generally feeds on large mammals.

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Jaguar
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Jaguars can live up to 15 years. Where do they normally live?
India
North America and South America
Asia
Africa
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The jaguar is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. However, they can call areas of Central and South America home. They usually eat medium to large mammals, but some have been known to eat crocodiles.

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Green Anaconda
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He's not venomous, but the green anaconda can grow up to 10 feet long. Where does he live?
South America
The United States
Egypt
The African jungle
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The green anaconda is not venomous, but it can kill large mammals pretty easily. One of the largest snakes known in the world, the green anaconda can reach up to 550 pounds and grow to be nearly 30 feet long.

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Australian Saltwater Crocodile
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Where would you go if you're looking for a saltwater crocodile?
Japan
Eurasia
Austria
Australia
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The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile. It can get up to 18 feet long. While the adults will eat pretty much anything that comes near them, they generally prefer birds and fish, because they are easiest to catch.

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Common Death Adder
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This is a common death adder. Where would you want to look out for this poisonous snake?
India
The Atlantic Ocean
Australia
Greenland
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This is one of the most poisonous snakes in the world. Like most snakes, the common death adder prefers to eat birds and smaller mammals, but it will strike larger mammals which threaten it (even if they can't eat it).

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Bengal Tigers
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Where do Bengal tigers live?
Asia
North America
India
South America
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Bengal tigers can weigh nearly 500 pounds. They were put on the Endangered Species List in 2008. They generally prey upon larger mammals that include chital, deer, and even water buffalo.

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Long-Tailed Weasel
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The long-tailed weasel feeds on rodents and small reptiles. where does it live?
Asia and Africa
Europe
Russia
North America and South America
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The long-tailed weasel lives mainly in Canada and The United States. However, certain colonies live in various parts of northern South America. These predators like to eat small vermin like mice.

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Leopard Cat
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Where can you find a leopard cat?
Throughout Australia
Various parts of Asia
Throughout New Zealand
Various parts of Africa
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The leopard cat is rather small. Adults weigh around 8 to 9 pounds, and can be found throughout Asia. Like other small predators, they prefer vermin and small mammals as the major part of their diet.

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Maned Wolf
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A maned wolf looks like a cross between a fox and a hyena. Where would you find it?
South America
North America
Only in Alaska
On Wolf Island
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Contrary to its markings, the maned wolf is not related to the fox. Though not endangered, they are frequently killed by automobiles. When it comes to hunting, the maned wolf prefers rabbits and small rodents.

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Philippine Eagle
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We can't tell you this eagle's name, because it would give away where it lives. Where would you find this maned beauty?
Hawaii
Alaska
The Philippines
The Rockies
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Philippine eagles are also known as monkey-eating eagles. They prey on medium-sized mammals. These birds of prey have interesting head feathers that make them distinct (as eagles go).

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Northern Giant Petrel
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Where would you find this predatory seabird known as the northern giant petrel?
The Southern Hemisphere
The Northern Hemisphere
China
The Arctic Circle
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Even though it's known as the northern giant petrel, it lives in various parts of the Southern Hemisphere. This bird of prey prefers to eat fish and various sea creatures. It can often be found skimming the waters while it hunts.

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Black Caiman
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Where might you find a black caiman?
India
The Amazon
The Sahara
Death Valley
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The black caiman feed on a fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. They can be found in the Amazon.

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Electric Eels
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Where are electric eels found?
The Bering Sea
The Great Lakes
The Mississippi River
South America
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Wrong Answer

You may remember electric eels from children's movies of the 1980s. It seemed like every villain had one. However, electric eels aren't really eels at all. They are considered knifefish. They mostly feed on invertebrates.

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Poison Dart Frog
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What kind of habitat does the poison dart frog prefer?
Ocean
Woodland
Desert
Tropical
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Poison dart frogs can be found in Central and South America. They usually live in tropical places. They don't poison their prey, but they are poisonous to humans. Poison dart frogs generally eat flies and insects like other frogs.

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Stellar Sea Lions
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Stellar sea lions are cute, but they're also predators. Where do they live?
The Northern Pacific
The Southern Atlantic
The Dead Sea
The Gulf of Mexico
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Stellar sea lions eat various species of fish, but they also eat animals. Their menu includes mammals such as seals, and they are mostly found on the coasts of the Northern Pacific.

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Saltwater Crocodile
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In what part of Australia can you find an Australian saltwater crocodile?
They don't live in Australia.
South
North
East
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Australian saltwater crocodiles aren't just found in Australia. They can also be found in areas of Southeast Asia. They don't reach their full size (which can be up to 17 feet) until they are 30 years old.

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Tarsier
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This primate is known as a tarsier. Where are they found?
Africa
Madagascar
Islands of Southeast Asia
Hawaii
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Wrong Answer

The tarsier looks like a mix between a koala bear and a monkey, with the eyes of a lemur. These interesting animals can be found in the islands of Southeast Asia. While they mostly feed on insects, they are also know to prey on snakes and small lizards.

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Fossa
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The Fossa is mysterious, but where does it live?
Madagascar
Africa
India
China
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Scientists still have a lot of questions about the Fossa. However, many know that they feed on lemurs in Madagascar. These interesting creatures look very much like felines, but they are more closely related to the mongoose.

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Aye-Aye
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The small aye-aye can only be found in one place. Where is it?
The Sahara
The Amazon
The Great Lakes
Madagascar
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There is no doubt that the island of Madagascar has some of the most interesting creatures on the planet. The aye-aye has rodent-like teeth that never stop growing, which make them terrifying to think about, but not to bad to look at.

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Orca
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The orca is one of the deadliest predators in the world and can be found in all of the oceans, but where are the most common places to find it?
The Arctic and Antarctic
Off the coast of Florida
The Red Sea
The Dead Sea
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Orcas, also known as killer whales, are actually a species of dolphin. They are found all over the world, but are most common where the water is coldest. Additionally, there are orca pods that will swim to the shore just to catch their prey.

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Barracuda
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Where can barracudas be found?
Cool freshwater lakes
The Arctic
Warmer waters of tropical oceans
The Antarctic
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Barracudas like coral reefs and sea grasses. They prey on small to medium sized fish. Barracudas are known to be one of the most violent fish in the ocean that will stop at nothing to get their prey.

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Lion
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Besides Africa, where can you find indigenous lions?
China and Japan
India and Greece
England and North America
North America and South America
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While we often think of lions coming from Africa, most people don't know that lions can be found in different parts of the Middle East as well as Greece. They prey on large mammals and generally hunt together.

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Tiger
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Where are tigers normally found?
Brazil
South America
Every part of the world
Asia
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The nine known species of tigers that still exist are found in Asia. Tigers are known to call the wetlands, grasslands, rain forests and savannas home. They are excellent at adapting.

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Falcons
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Falcons are very common birds of prey, but where would you NEVER find one?
China
Japan
Antarctica
Africa
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There are more than 40 species of falcons around the world, and they are distinct birds of prey based on their beak and wing shapes. These birds of prey generally eat smaller mammals like mice.

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Cheetah
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One of the fastest animals on Earth, Where can you find the cheetah?
Africa and South America
Africa and Europe
Madagascar
Africa
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Cheetahs can run up to 75 miles per hour. However, they can't maintain this speed as their bodies overheat (which is their prey's only chance at survival). If they overheat, they can actually damage their brains.

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Lynx
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Where would you look if you wanted to find a lynx?
Brazil
Chile
The United States
Japan
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Wrong Answer

Lynx are medium-sized cats. They're mostly found in North America. A lynx (also known as a bobcat) can live up to seven years and some larger species can reach over 60 pounds when they're fully grown.

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Fennec Fox
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The fennec fox is a small animal. Where would you look if you wanted to find one?
Japan and China
Australia and New Zealand
North Africa and the Middle East
The United States and Mexico
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Wrong Answer

The fennec fox generally is found in the Sahara; however, it can also be found in the Arabian Desert and Israel. These small creatures (they only get to be about 2 pounds) usually feed on small reptiles and eggs that they find.

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Caracal
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This interesting member of the Felidae family is called a caracal. Where can you find it?
The Middle East
Madagascar
North America
South America
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The caracal can also be found in Africa, Central Asia and India. It has incredibly long legs and a short face. While they are medium-sized predators, they usually eat small mammals and birds.

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Jaguarundi
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A jaguarundi might look a little like a domesticated cat, but they are much less civilized. Where would you find one?
South America
South Asia
Southern Europe
Australia
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While they're omnivorous, they like to eat small animals, reptiles and fish. They are around the same size as domestic cats, reaching around 15 pounds at adulthood and growing to just over two feet long.

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Tasmanian Devil
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Besides Tasmania, where could you find a Tasmanian devil?
New Zealand
Korea
Australia
Taiwan
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The Tasmanian devil is a marsupial. It also hunt small animals, and eat carrion. While you might think they're huge (based on Looney Toons characters), Tasmanian devils only reach about two feet long and 18 pounds.

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Wolverine
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Where are you most likely to find a wolverine?
On the beach
In the ocean
In the desert
In the snow
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Wolverines are omnivorous, but they do like to prey on smaller animals, rodents and birds. They usually grow to be about the size of a medium dog: around 3 feet long and about 55 pounds.

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