What Animal Are You Most Like?

About This Quiz

Giving human characteristics to animals is called "anthropomorphizing.” Why do we do it? When we think of a nonhuman being in human ways, the living thing becomes worthy of moral care and consideration. Maybe that's why cats and dogs are considered family members with their own beds and health insurance plans. Another result of giving human qualities to animals is that we believe these animals become responsible for their own actions. And that assumption is demonstrated more often than not! For example, dogs seem to know when they've behaved badly after destroying a couch. And dolphins have been known to rescue people when they weren't tasked to do so, taking on actions independently.

When we anthropomorphize, we give animals OUR traits such as wisdom, cleverness, huggability and more. For instance, wise as an owl, clever as a fox, cuddly as a kitten ... are just a few of the idioms. So the question is, what animal best represents you? That's what this quiz sets out to discover. You'll be asked a series of questions about your likes, dislikes, social interactions and more. When all the questions are answered, your responses will be evaluated against the qualities bestowed on certain creatures. You'll find out if you have claws, jaws or if you caw. Go on, take the quiz now!