Wildlife Identification Quiz!

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Wildlife Identification Quiz!
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About This Quiz

An elephant never forgets, but can you remember all of these animals?

Animals come in all shapes and sizes; from the countless species of insects that live at every corner of the world to massive behemoths like the elephant, the giraffe and the blue whale. Animals can be found on every continent and in every ocean all over the world. From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, and the hottest deserts or the coldest tundras; if you look hard enough you'll find that these places are teeming with life!

In this animal-centric quiz, we've jumped headfirst into the animal kingdom and surfaced with a handful of some of the most notable animals from all corners of the world! From the fastest members of the animal kingdom; like the cheetah and the central bearded dragon, to some of the deadliest animals on the planet like the king cobra and the lion's mane jellyfish. So, are you an expert zoologist? Do you think that you have what it takes to identify all of these animals? Then, answer the call of the jungle right now and let's not wait any longer to get started!

face-of-the-tiger
Jessica Weiller
Do you know the name of the culturally iconic animal in this photo?
Dromedary
Bengal tiger
Atlantic puffin
Komodo dragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Bengal tiger is a species of cat that can be found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the national animal of India and is currently classified as being endangered.

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Gfp-grevys-zebra
Yinan Chen
Can you identify the striped animal in this image?
Emperor penguin
Imperial zebra
Polar bear
Atlantic puffin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The imperial zebra is a species of equid that can be found in Eastern Africa. It is the largest species of zebra, but also the most endangered.

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pxhere.com
Can you identify this iconic marsupial?
Southern elephant seal
Red kangaroo
Narwhal
West Indian manatee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The red kangaroo is a species of large mammal that can be found in Australia. It is the largest species of kangaroo and the national animal of Australia.

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White_Rhino
Chris Eason
Do you know the name of the bulky and brawny animal in this picture?
Komodo dragon
Coyote
Coconut crab
White rhinoceros
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The white rhinoceros is a species of rhinoceros that can be found in Africa. There are currently two known subspecies; the southern white rhinoceros and the northern white rhinoceros.

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Yellow-headed_caracara_(Milvago_chimachima)_on_capybara_(Hydrochoeris_hydrochaeris)
Charles J Sharp
What is the name of the large rodent in this photo?
Coyote
Large flying fox
King cobra
Capybara
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The capybara is a species of mammal that can be found in South America. It is notable for being the largest rodent in the world.

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Wikimedia
This is an image of which iconic national animal?
West Indian manatee
Reticulated python
Chinese giant salamander
North American beaver
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The North American beaver is a species of rodent that can be found in North America. It is the national animal of Canada and also the state mammal of Oregon.

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Dennis Jarvis
Can you identify the deadly aquatic animal in this picture?
Killer whale
Ostrich
Lion
Narwhal
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The killer whale is a species of dolphin that can be found in across all of the world’s oceans. It is an apex predator and the largest species of dolphin in the world.

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pixnio.com
Do you know the name of the long-necked animal in this image?
Asian elephant
Masai giraffe
Grey parrot
Giant forest scorpion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Masai giraffe is a species of mammal that can be found in East Africa. It notably holds the distinction of being the tallest land animal in the world, as a result of its incredibly long neck.

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Follow Alice
Which fat plant-eating animal is in this image?
Saltwater crocodile
Red kangaroo
Hippopotamus
Serval
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The hippopotamus is a species of large land mammal that can be found in Africa. While their appearance may suggest otherwise (since they can at times look like large pigs), their closest living relatives are actually aquatic mammals like whales and dolphins.

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Spotted_hyena_(Crocuta_crocuta)
Charles J Sharp
Which social African animal is in this photo?
Polar bear
Spotted hyena
Cheetah
Japanese macaque
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The spotted hyena is a species of carnivorous mammal that can be found throughout Africa. They are notable for their relatively complex social communities that can have up to 80 members.

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Pixabay
Which flightless feathered animal is showcased in this picture?
Coconut crab
Blue whale
Ostrich
Emperor penguin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The ostrich is a species of bird that can be found in Africa. While it is incapable of flight, it is incredibly fast on land and is also the largest bird in the world.

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Petr Hamerník
Which strange Asian animal is in this picture?
Malayan tapir
Chinese giant salamander
Gray parrot
Central bearded dragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Malayan tapir is a species of tapir that can be found in parts of Southeast Asia. They are primarily solitary in terms of behavior and can be moderately territorial at times.

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Lion's_Mane_Jelly_(15735561026)
Tony Hisgett
Can you identify the dangerous marine animal in this photo?
Bengal tiger
Reticulated python
Lion’s mane jellyfish
Large flying fox
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The lion’s mane jellyfish is a species of jellyfish that can be found primarily in cold waters of the northern hemisphere. They are the largest species of jellyfish in the world.

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Grosser_Panda
J. Patrick Fischer
What is the name of the iconic peaceful animal in this image?
Capybara
Spotted hyena
Saltwater crocodile
Giant panda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The giant panda is a species of bear that can be found in China. The giant panda is notable for being one of the few Carnivorans that has a diet that is largely herbivorous (their diet is over 99% bamboo) – although they have been observed eating fish, eggs and meat on occasion.

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Forest_Scorpion_-_Vandiperiyar_Tiger_Reserve,Kerala,India
Abhirami.c
Do you know the name of this huge arachnid?
Imperial zebra
Masai giraffe
Giant forest scorpion
Gaur
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The giant forest scorpion is a species of arachnid that can be found in India and Sri Lanka. True to its name, it is the largest species of scorpion in the world.

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pxhere.com
What is the name of the big and deadly reptile in this picture?
Saltwater crocodile
Malayan tapir
Hippopotamus
Giant panda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The saltwater crocodile is a species of reptile that can be found in India, Australia and Southeast Asia. It is an apex predator and also the largest reptile in the world (maximum recorded length of 23 feet).

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Magda Ehlers
Which iconic regal animal is showcased here?
North American beaver
Killer whale
Blue whale
Lion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The lion is a species of large cat that can be found in Africa and parts of Asia. It is an apex predator and has several distinct and notable subspecies.

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Large_Blue_Whale_Off_Southern_California_Coast_Photo_D_Ramey_Logan
Don Ramey Logan
This is a photo of which massive mammal?
Imperial zebra
Blue whale
Emperor penguin
Lion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The blue whale is a species of baleen whale that can be found in oceans all across the world. Not only are they the largest animal alive today, but they are also the largest animal known to have ever existed.

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N.A. Nazeer
Do you recognize this big grazing animal?
North American beaver
Gaur
Southern elephant seal
Giant forest scorpion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The gaur is a species of bovine that can be found in South and Southeast Asia. It is related to other grazing animals like bison, yak and domestic cattle, and it is notable for being the largest member of this family

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Mark Pellegrini (Raul654)
Which regal and beautiful animal is showcased in this image?
Capybara
King cobra
Polar bear
Queen Alexandra’s birdwing
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Queen Alexandra’s birdwing is a species of butterfly that can be found in Papua New Guinea. With a wingspan of almost 10 inches or more, it is the largest butterfly in the world.

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cheetah-stretching-on-a-piece-of-wood
Amit Patel
This is a picture of which speedy feline?
Cheetah
Japanese macaque
Queen Alexandra’s birdwing
King cobra
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The cheetah is a species of large cat that can be found primarily in Eastern and Southern Africa. It holds the distinction of being the fastest land animal in the world, with top speeds of 68.0–75.0 mph.

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Polar_bear_after_unlucky_hunt_for_a_seal
Andreas Weith
Can you correctly name this cold-dwelling animal?
Polar bear
White rhinoceros
Lion’s mane jellyfish
Queen Alexandra’s birdwing
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The polar bear is a species of bear that can be found in the Arctic. It is well adapted to cold environments and is actually the largest species of bear in the world and also the largest land carnivore.

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african-grey-parrot-animal-animal-photography-1599533
Magda Ehlers
This is an image of which somber-looking animal?
Coconut crab
Ostrich
Gray parrot
Masai giraffe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The gray parrot is a species of bird that can be found in equatorial Africa. It is also referred to as the African gray parrot or the Congo gray parrot.

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CSIRO
Which scary but harmless animal is showcased in this picture?
Cheetah
Coyote
Large flying fox
Lion’s mane jellyfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The large flying fox is a species of megabat that can be found in Southeast Asia. True to its name, it is largest bat in the world, having an average wingspan of up to 4 ft. 11 in. but weighing no more than 2.5 lbs.

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Serval_(Leptailurus_serval)_(14031084562)
Bernard Dupont
Which wild feline is showcased in this photo?
Atlantic puffin
Serval
West Indian manatee
Hippopotamus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The serval is a species of wild cat that can be found in sub-Saharan Africa and rarely parts of North Africa. They can reach up to two feet tall at the shoulder and they have a notably slender build.

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Papageitaucher_Fratercula_arctica
Richard Bartz
This is a picture of which cute and fluffy animal?
Atlantic puffin
White rhinoceros
Komodo dragon
Giant panda
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Atlantic puffin is a species of seabird that can be found in around the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. They currently have a “vulnerable” conservation status.

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Coconut_Crab_-_Birgus_latro_3_(4091441948)
Drew Avery
Can you identify the record holding animal in this image?
Gray parrot
Coconut crab
Polar bear
White rhinoceros
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The coconut crab is a species of hermit crab that can be found on islands in the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. They are the largest land living arthropod that is alive today.

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pixabay.com
Which gigantic animal is showcased in this photo?
Central bearded dragon
Gaur
Asian elephant
Southern elephant seal
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Asian elephant is a species of large land mammal that can be found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. While it is the largest land animal in Asia, it is notably smaller than the African bush elephant.

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Reticulated_Python_at_Little_Rays_Reptile_Zoo
Keith Pomakis
What is the name of this slithering serpent?
Chinese giant salamander
Malayan tapir
Red kangaroo
Reticulated python
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The reticulated python is a species of snake that can be found in South and Southeast Asia. It has been reported to have lengths that can exceed 30 feet, making it the longest snake in the world.

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pxhere.com
What is the name of the relatively intelligent animal in this photo?
Bengal tiger
Central bearded dragon
Japanese macaque
Spotted hyena
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Japanese macaque is a species of monkey that can be found in Japan. They are notable for their high level of intelligence and their complex group structures.

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Manatee_with_calf.PD
Galen Rathbun
Which peaceful and elegant animal is in this picture?
Lion
Narwhal
North American beaver
West Indian manatee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The West Indian manatee is a species of aquatic mammal that can be found in the Caribbean Sea and other nearby parts of the Atlantic Ocean. Due to successful conservation attempts, they are no longer endangered; however, they are still considered to be “vulnerable”.

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pxhere.com
Which hardy animal is in this photo?
Imperial zebra
Serval
Giant forest scorpion
Dromedary
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The dromedary is a species of camel that can be found in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, parts of Western Asia and a feral population in Australia. It is notable for being the tallest species of camel.

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Dr. Kristin Laidre, Polar Science Center, UW NOAA/OAR/OER
Do you know the name of the weird-looking animal in this photo?
Narwhal
Asian elephant
Dromedary
Killer whale
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The narwhal is a species of whale that can be found in Arctic waters. It is perhaps most notable for its long protruding canine tooth that has the appearance of a tusk.

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Mirounga_leonina
Serge Ouachée
Can you identify this big and goofy-looking animal?
Southern elephant seal
Masai giraffe
Gaur
Asian elephant
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The southern elephant seal is a species of seal that can be found in the lower reaches of the Southern hemisphere. They are notable for being the largest member of the order Carnivora.

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Komodo_Dragon,_Singapore_Zoo_(4448712446)
Andy Mitchell
Which mythically named creature is in this image?
Lion’s mane jellyfish
Saltwater crocodile
Bengal Tiger
Komodo dragon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Komodo dragon is a species of lizard that can be found in Indonesia. It holds the distinction of being the largest lizard that is alive today.

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pixabay.com
Can you identify the iconic canine in this picture?
Giant panda
Coyote
Capybara
Large flying fox
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The coyote is a species of canine that can be found in North America. They are one of the most widespread predators of livestock in western North America.

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U.S. Geological Survey from Reston, VA, USA
Do you know the name of the water-loving animal in this image?
Emperor penguin
Killer whale
Blue whale
Ostrich
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The emperor penguin is a species of bird that can be found in Antarctica. They are flightless birds but are also excellent swimmers and the largest species of penguin in the world.

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Pogona_vitticeps_001_-_Zoo_Aquarium_de_Madrid
Drow_male
Do you know the name of the speedy reptile in this picture?
Red kangaroo
Japanese macaque
Central bearded dragon
Malayan tapir
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The central bearded dragon is a species of large lizard that can be found in Australia. They hold the distinction of being the fastest reptile in the world, reaching speeds of over 25 mph.

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pxhere.com
Can you identify the "royal" serpent in this photo?
Spotted hyena
Cheetah
King cobra
Queen Alexandra’s birdwing
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The king cobra is a species of snake that can be found in India and Southeast Asia. They are historically important in Indian culture and are the longest venomous snake in the world.

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Velemlok_čínský_zoo_praha_2
Petr Hamerník
What is the name of the big amphibious animal in this image?
Hippopotamus
Reticulated python
Chinese giant salamander
Atlantic puffin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Chinese giant salamander is a species of salamander that can be found in China, Japan and Taiwan. They can reach lengths of almost 6 feet and are actually the largest amphibian in the world.

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