Which Continent Are These Wild Animals From?

By: J.P. Naomi
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which Continent Are These Wild Animals From?
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About This Quiz

It's going to take a real love of both wildlife AND geography to ace this quiz! Are you up for the challenge? We're about to show you all types of animals that roam this amazing planet. All you have to do is tell us which continent they come from! Are you ready? It's time to camel up and see how well you do!

Now first, let's review the continents, shall we? There's North America, South America and Africa. There's Europe, Asia and Australia. One more, right? Who could forget Antarctica! While many of us wonder how anyone could survive in those frigid temperatures, some wild animals actually need them! Penguins, anyone!? And how about the moose that live in North America? They're not exactly in Florida ... they head far north into Canada to stay nice and cool.

While many animals thrive in cold, we'd be remiss not to mention the ones that need warm or even hot weather! Parrots and kangaroos and llamas, oh my! These beautiful creatures represent more of the southern hemisphere - places like South America, Africa and Australia. Well, no matter the weather, one thing is for sure ... this quiz is about to get goin'! So who's ready to travel around the globe? 

It's time to see if you have what it takes to match the animal to the continent! Good luck!

Kangaroo On which continent would find this adorable kangaroo?
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kangaroos are a marsupial species indigenous to Australia. The Australian government estimates that more than 34 MILLION kangaroos live in Australia!

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Panda Surely you know where pandas come from, right?
Asia
Europe
Antarctica
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pandas are native to south central China. They enjoy life in the mountain ranges mainly in Sichuan, but also Shaanxi and Gansu.

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Penguin Who doesn't love a penguin! Now where can you find them?
North America
Australia
Antarctica
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nearly all penguins are native to the Southern Hemisphere. Did you know that penguins have no fear of humans and will approach a group of people without hesitating?

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Parrot Polly wants a cracker on this continent ...
South America
Africa
Asia
Antarctica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Most wild parrots live in warm regions. They are found in South America, Central America and even Australia!

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Black Bear Bears live all around the world, but black bears are found on this continent...
Antarctica
North America
South America
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Black bears are native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. Black bears are omnivores and their diets change based on season and location!

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Giraffe Giraffes aren't just on the Discovery Channel, they are actually found on this continent...
Europe
North America
Africa
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The giraffe is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals. They are found from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south, and from Niger in the west to Somalia in the east.

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Pigeon Where do pigeons have their ancestry?
Antarctica
Australia
Europe
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that pigeons have their ancestry in Europe? Their original habitat was natural cliffs, but as you know, they can now be found in urban areas around the world!

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Koala Koalas are native to _________!
Antarctica
North America
South America
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Koalas live in the tall eucalyptus forests and low eucalyptus woodlands of mainland eastern Australia. Contrary to popular belief, they do NOT live in rain forests or desert areas!

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Lion You'll hear this lion's roar if you visit this continent...
South America
Africa
North America
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nearly all wild lions live in sub-Saharan Africa. Did you know that there is one small population of Asiatic lions that exists in India's Gir Forest?

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Elephant Though elephants are found in Asia, which of these continents are they actually native to?
Europe
Australia
Africa
Antarctica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Elephants are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. They can now be found throughout Asia as well, specifically Nepal and India.

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Moose Are you smart enough to know where moose are from?
Antarctica
Asia
North America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Moose are native to North America, specifically Canada! During the winter, you'll find them in forested areas, but come summertime, they like to cool off near lakes, bogs and streams!

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Whale On which continent can you find Cetacea?
Africa
Antarctica
South America
All of these
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cetacea are a group of aquatic mammals that consist of whales, dolphins and porpoises! These intelligent creatures can be found in the waters off all the continents listed, and then some.

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Wolf Where does this wolf come from?
Asia
North America
Antarctica
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The wolf is the canine native to the wilderness and remote areas of North America. They are also found in the Eurasian region of the world.

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Horse Bonus points if you know where horses have their ancestry!
Antarctica
Europe
Australia
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that horses were first domesticated on the plains of northern Kazakhstan more than 5,500 years ago? They have since made their way across the pond and are widespread throughout North America.

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Duck-billed platypus Head to _____ if you want to see this platypus, mate!
Asia
South America
Australia
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Platypus is a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal native to eastern Australia including Tanzania. Did you know that the spurs of the male platypuses deliver venom to their predators?

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Black Sheep Sheep may even outnumber people on this continent! (figuratively speaking...)
South America
Antarctica
North America
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that sheep are descended from the wild mouflon of Europe and Asia? They are one of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes - fleece, meat and milk!

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Leopard Leopards and their prints originated on which continent?
Antarctica
North America
Africa
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The leopard has the largest distribution of all wild cats. They are found widely in Africa as well as eastern and southern Asia.

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Tiger ROAR! On which continent do tigers exist?
South America
Asia
North America
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tigers originate from the Asian continent and are not native to Africa as is often believed! There are Chinese and Bengal tigers that have been resettled into Africa.

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Koi You must know where koi fish are located, right?
Asia
Africa
South America
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that Koi fish were developed from common carp in Japan in the 1820s? These fish are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.

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Reindeer Yes, reindeer do exist ... on this continent!
Australia
Europe
Africa
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Reindeer are also known as caribou. They are found widely across northern Eurasia as well as the far north of North America. Did you know that both male and female reindeer grow antlers annually?

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Dingo Where can you find a dingo?
Antarctica
Australia
South America
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The dingo is Australia's wild dog. But get this ... its origins have been traced back to a south Asian variety of gray wolf!

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Raccoon Dogs If you're familiar with raccoon dogs, you know they come from...
Antarctica
Asia
South America
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Raccoon dogs are a canid indigenous to East Asia. It is the only extant species in the genus Nyctereutes, though their population has widely declined due to hunting for their fur!

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Wild Boar Want to see some wild boar? Head to ________!
Antarctica
Europe
South America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The wild boar is also known as the Eurasian wild pig! It is a suid and its main predator is the gray wolf.

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Beaver If you live in ________, you're no stranger to beavers!
Africa
South America
Antarctica
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Beavers are a nocturnal and semi-aquatic rodent. They are native to North America and are known for building dams, canals and lodges!

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Ostrich This ostrich comes from ________.
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that ostriches are flightless birds? They are native to Africa and have a large presence in dry, hot savannas and woodlands.

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White stork On which continent can you find storks?
Australia
Europe
Asia
All of these
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. They tend to live in drier habitats than their relatives herons, spoonbills and ibises!

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Mandarin Duck This mandarin duck is a native of ________.
South America
Asia
Australia
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The mandarin duck is a perching duck species found in East Asia. It is typically 16–19 inches long with a 26–30 inch wingspan. It is closely related to the North American wood duck.

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Nine-banded Armadillo Want to see a real live armadillo? Be sure to visit this continent...
Africa
South America
Australia
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Like all of their relatives in the Xenarthra superorder, armadillos originated in South America. Did you know that the word armadillo means 'little armored one" in Spanish?

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Water Buffalo Where should you go to find a native water buffalo?
Asia
South America
Europe
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The wild water buffalo's scientific name is bubalus arnee. It is native to Southeast Asia, though today water buffalo are found all throughout the world!

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Camel Camels come from...
Australia
Africa
South America
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that there are more than 14 million camels around the world? Today they live mostly in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, Maghreb, Middle East and South Asia.

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Ox ________ is the place to be to see a musk ox!
Antarctica
North America
South America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The musk ox is an ancient species of arctic mammal. It is currently found in remote areas of the far north, including Greenland, Alaska, Canada and Siberia.

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Shoebill Shoebills can be found on this continent ...
Africa
North America
South America
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Shoebills are endemic to Africa and currently inhabit the east-central part of the continent. The main populations are found in southern Sudan, northern Uganda and western Tanzania.

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Llama See this llama? It is indigenous to ___________!
South America
Australia
Antarctica
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The llama is a South American relative of the camel. The only difference is that it doesn't have a hump! These domesticated animals are sturdy and used by the people of the Andes Mountains.

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Black Swans Where can you find a native black swan?
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The black swan is a large waterbird and a species of swan. It breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia!

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Bald Eagle Ca-cawwww!! Where do bald eagles come from?
North America
Asia
Antarctica
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The bald eagle's natural range covers most of North America, including Canada, all of the continental United States, and northern Mexico. It is the only sea eagle native to North America.

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Greater kudu Want to see more greater kudus? Head to ______!
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Greater kudus are found in southern and eastern Africa. The population is the most dense in the south. In East Africa, the population is broken up and there are many isolated groups in the mountains!

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Leopard Seal Where on earth can you find an earless seal?
Asia
Antarctica
South America
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The earless seal is one of the three main groups of mammals within the seal clade Pinnipedia. These seals live in Antarctica, although they have relatives around the world.

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Lyrebird If you want to find a lyrebird, it's time to go to _______.
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The lyrebird is found in areas of rain forest in Victoria, New South Wales, and south-east Queensland. It is also found in Tasmania where it was introduced in the 19th century!

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Albatross The albatross is native to this continent ...
South America
Asia
Antarctica
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Albatrosses are native to Antarctica, but are now found all along the southern hemisphere from Antarctica to Australia, South Africa and South America.

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Blue Wildebeast Wildebeests are found in The Lion King as well as on this continent...
Asia
Antarctica
Africa
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The blue wildebeest is native to eastern and southern Africa. Its range includes Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Angola.

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