See If You Can Identify These Four-Legged Creatures From an Image!

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
See If You Can Identify These Four-Legged Creatures From an Image!
Image: Michael J. Cohen, Photographer/Moment Open/Getty Images

About This Quiz

No matter which theory you believe about how the world was created, most animals were created differently, and that's not something that can be debated. Some are large, while others are small; some eat meat, while some don't at all. Some live in trees, and others prefer the ground. Some are spotted easily, while others can't be found. And one of the biggest differences in animals that is the most obvious to see is that some have four feet while none have three.

Okay, let's stop with the fun Dr. Seuss-esque rhymes for a bit and get serious. Today, we're going to quiz you on some animals, and they all have one thing in common: They all have four legs. You may choose to call them arms, or a mixture of the two, but they do possess four limbs. And while some animals rely on all four to move, some only have to use two. But we want to know if you can name them all if we show you a picture of what they look like.

It's time to test your animal knowledge in this fun quiz. Let's get started!

Buffalo Derived from the French word meaning "large cow," which animal do you see here?
Killer whale
Buffalo
As an icon of the United States of America, this animal is featured on various United States flags and coins. The word "buffalo" derives from the French word "boeuf," meaning "cow."
Tortoise
Stingray

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Panther What's this four-legged animal called?
Puffer fish
Chinchilla
Ocelot
Panther
This large cat is also referred to as the black panther. With 31 species, it can be found in American, Asian and African swamp lands, forests and grasslands.

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Turtle Which four-legged creature is this?
Koala
Turtle
The turtle is both a sea-dwelling and freshwater animal. It is considered to be one of the oldest groups of reptiles, with over 350 known species.
Kangaroo
Panda

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Skunk Can you identify this animal?
Tapir
Jaguar
Skunk
Known for spraying a liquid with a stench, skunks can be found in North and South America. They vary in color from black and white to brown or gray as well as cream.
Caiman

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Komodo dragon More a lizard than the mythical creature in its name, which animal is this?
Komodo dragon
Komodo dragons, as you may have guessed, aren't actually dragons. They're huge lizards that can only be found on certain islands near Indonesia.
Skunk
Octopus
Polar bear

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Llama It's looks like a mix between a sheep and a camel, minus the humps. What is this creature?
Duck
Llama
Llamas are considered very social and are part of a herd. These domesticated South American animals can weigh up to 200 kilograms.
Puffer fish
Ocelot

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Wolf Hunting in packs and howling at the moon are two things this animal is known for. What name does it go by?
Koala
Tortoise
Chinchilla
Wolf
This four-legged animal measures up to 63 inches in length, with the males weighing an average of 99 pounds. They have an average lifespan of 16 years.

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Chameleon This animal can blend into its backgrounds. What is its name?
Stingray
Killer whale
Chameleon
A chameleon comes in a variety of colors, with many species possessing the ability to change their color. On average, chameleons in the wild have a lifespan of 3 years, but in captivity they can live up to 10 years.
Octopus

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Bear This animal has been linked to honey for as long as we can remember. What is it called?
Bear
Bears consume both plant and animal matter. Eight bear species are in existence and can be found in the northern hemisphere and parts of the southern hemisphere.
Koala
Polar bear
Skunk

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Horse These elegant creatures have been ridden by man for thousands of years. What are they called?
Horse
By age five, a horse reaches full adult development. Female horses, also referred to as mares, carry their young for a period of approximately 11 months.
Jaguar
Tapir
Penguin

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Toad A frog's cousin, what is the name of this four-legged animal?
Penguin
Jaguar
Panda
Toad
Toads are known for their leathery and dry skin, short legs and bumps over their external skin glands. The word "toad" is often used to refer to frogs.

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Crocodile Can you tell us the name of this aquatic, four-legged creature?
Crocodile
Crocodiles are native to the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. These large aquatic reptiles and predators can live up to 70 to 100 years.
Tortoise
Chinchilla
Gecko

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Rabbit This furry animal has a very short gestational period, which means it can produce lots of offspring. What is its name?
Stingray
Octopus
Rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals commonly referred to as bunnies. They are domesticated and have been kept as livestock.
Killer whale

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Deer Which four-legged animal would you say this was?
Deer
With over 60 subspecies across the world, deer are the only animals with antlers. Hunting deer has been a pastime for many since the Middle Ages.
Kangaroo
Ocelot
Duck

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Mouse The story of this animal and cheese is one that will go on forever. What is the animal's name?
Panda
Caiman
Mouse
This small rodent has increasingly become a companion pet for many. With its poor eyesight, a mouse relies on its sense of smell to find food and escape predators.
Tortoise

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Goat Often confused with sheep, which animal do you see here?
Goat
Goats are one of the earliest groups of animals to be domesticated. They have been primarily used for milk and meat.
Jaguar
Tapir
Koala

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Weasel Can you match this picture to the animal shown in it?
Bear
Octopus
Kangaroo
Weasel
These long-bodied mammals have small heads, short legs and long necks. With 17 species in existence, weasels are found worldwide excluding Australia, Antarctica and neighboring islands.

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Lemur What is this kind of animal called?
Gecko
Lemur
These nocturnal, four-legged animals are native to the island of Madagascar. With over 100 species, lemurs have a lifespan of up to 19 years.
Stingray
Puffer fish

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Giraffe What is this animal that possess one of the longest necks in the animal kingdom?
Kangaroo
Caiman
Tapir
Giraffe
As the world's tallest terrestrial animal, the giraffe towers between 16 and 20 feet. Although its neck and legs are long, the rest of its body is short.

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Fox Known for their cunning and sharp ears, which animal do you think this is?
Tortoise
Fox
Foxes are known for their upright pointed ears and long bushy tails. They utilize the earth's magnetic field to hunt prey.
Caiman
Skunk

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Raccoon Known for causing mischief, what is this furry mammal known as?
Penguin
Panda
Raccoon
Raccoons are native to North America and are considered very intelligent creatures. They are notable for their facial masks, ringed tails and dexterous front paws.
Kangaroo

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Elephant A majestic creature, this animal is said to be related to mammoths. What is its name?
Koala
Jaguar
Elephant
One of the most distinctive features of an elephant is its trunk, which is used for lifting water, breathing and holding objects. They are located in Southeast Asia, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Skunk

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Cow Known for the sound it makes and the milk it gives, which quadruped is this?
Polar bear
Penguin
Killer whale
Cow
Cows are the female adult version of cattle. They are red-green colorblind, and, like human beings, they have a gestation period of 9 months.

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Lion They're known as the kings of the jungle, although they don't live there. Which animal is this?
Skunk
Octopus
Lion
A lion is a known inhabitant of savannas and grasslands and has a lifespan of up to 14 years. This muscular cat is known for the hairy tuft at the end of its tail.
Caiman

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Gorilla Can you tell us which animal is this?
Polar bear
Duck
Gorilla
Gorillas form groups known as troops, which consist of one adult male, or silverback. As the largest primates alive, they weigh over 350 pounds.
Jaguar

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Squirrel This animal is known for its love of acorns. What is it?
Squirrel
These small to medium-sized rodents consume foods high in fats, carbohydrates and protein. Squirrels have a gestation period of 3 to 6 weeks.
Penguin
Bear
Killer whale

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Dingo Do you know the name of this dog that's native to Australia?
Chinchilla
Dingo
This Australian-native dog weighs up to 43 pounds when fully grown. A dingo's diet includes other animals, such as lizards and rodents, as well as fruits and plants.
Panda
Ocelot

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Wildebeest Identify the animal with four legs shown here.
Wildebeest
Wildebeests are a kind of antelope that belong to the same family as cattle, goats and many even-toed and horned ungulates. There are two main species, which researchers believe diverted over a million years ago.
Gecko
Puffer fish
Tapir

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Hedgehog Known for their pointy quills, which quadrupedal mammal is in this picture?
Hedgehog
When hunting prey, hedgehogs heavily depend on their sense of smell and hearing. Although none are native to the Americas, there are 17 extant species of hedgehogs found around the world.
Koala
Kangaroo
Stingray

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Donkey Known for their stubbornness, what is this horse-like creature known as?
Chinchilla
Ocelot
Donkey
Donkeys have been utilized as working animals for nearly 5,000 years. A female donkey is referred to as jenny, and a male is called a jack.
Jaguar

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Hippo With a name that means "river horse," what is this seemingly peaceful yet dangerous animal?
Polar bear
Hippo
The word hippopotamus is derived from the ancient Greek word meaning "river horse." Hippos are the third-largest land mammals on Earth.
Skunk
Killer whale

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Tiger Which four-legged animal do you see here?
Tapir
Tiger
A tiger's most distinctive feature is its dark vertical stripes on its red-orange fur. This popular cat species appear in folklore as well as modern films.
Bear
Tortoise

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Beaver What is the name of this animal that is known for building dams?
Beaver
This semi-aquatic rodent is a notable builder of canals, dams and lodges. They are considered the world's second largest rodent.
Penguin
Octopus
Kangaroo

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Zebra Can you correctly identify the four-legged animal in this picture?
Puffer fish
Zebra
A distinguishing attribute of zebras is their black and white stripes. Female zebras develop faster than males, with the males not being able to breed until age five or six.
Panda
Jaguar

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Armadillo It has a leathery shell that can be used for protection. What is this animal called, though?
Caiman
Octopus
Panda
Armadillo
An armadillo is known for its leathery armor shell. There are 20 existing species of armadillos, and all are native to the Americas.

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Anteater What is the name of this animal that has a particularly long snout -- or is it a nose?
Anteater
As its name suggests, an anteater consumes ants as well as termites. Its tongue is able to extend farther than the length of its head.
Koala
Tortoise
Killer whale

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Hyena Known for their laughs, what is this creature called?
Bear
Caiman
Hyena
Although they are usually compared to dogs, hyenas are considered to be more cat-like in nature. These social animals live in groups called clans.
Tapir

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Camel What is the name of this four-legged animal?
Ocelot
Stingray
Chinchilla
Camel
Recognized by the humps on their backs, camels are very domesticated animals. There are three extant species of camels.

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Coyote Often mistaken for a wolf or fox, what is this predatory animal's name?
Skunk
Octopus
Coyote
Coyotes are native to North America and can grow to a weight of around 40 pounds. They have a top speed of 43 miles per hour and possess a good sense of smell and vision.
Penguin

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Antelope Although hunted, this mammal is one of the fastest on the earth. What is it?
Puffer fish
Bear
Antelope
An antelope can live up to 20 years, something that is usually hard to measure because these creatures are hunted so often in the wild. Impalas are known to reach their late teens.
Tapir

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