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What do you know about a zorse, a caiman, or a banded palm civet? Test your knowledge with this quiz and find out if you could run the zoo or if you should just visit one.
What long-snout animal is also known as an earth pig?
Elephant
Dog
Camal
Aardvark
An aardvark has an almost hairless, pig-like body.
What is the smallest penguin in the world?
Robert Penguin
Adelie Penguin
The Adelie Penguin and the much larger Emperor Penguin are the only types of penguin found on the Antarctic mainland.
B & W Penguin
Cecil Penguin
The ________ loves to dig a large network of tunnels.
Gopher
Gophers dig gopher towns, which consists of many tunnels and subterranean chambers.
Cat
Squirrel
Crow
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The __________ is a large species of pig that sports two sets of tusks on its face.
Seal
Baboon
Warthog
The warthogs' tusks are used for fighting off predators, digging for insects and grub, plus battling other male warthogs.
Tiger
What is considered the oldest domesticated cat in the world?
Russian Blue
Siamese
Hairless
Abyssinian
It is thought that the Ancient Egyptians domesticated the big-eared cat as they were traded on the banks of the Nile.
A __________ shark hangs out in groups but hunts alone.
Nurse
Nurse sharks are nocturnal and usually stay in groups during the day. When the sun goes down, it's each nurse shark for itself as they hunt solo.
Doctor
Pink
Ralph
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________ are insects best known for their insane ability to jump incredible heights and distances.
Ants
Moths
Grasshoppers
There are at least 11,000 varieties of the grasshopper all over the world in woodlands, forests, meadows, and fields.
Worms
What amphibian has a long tail, a slender body, four legs and is related to the newt?
Salamander
A salamander has moist skin, which means they inhabit watery regions and wetlands.
Lizard
Alligator
Trout
The __________ is a medium-sized carnivore that can only be found in Madagascar.
Vamp
Fossa
The fossa is the largest carnivore in Madagascar. It has no natural predators, but the occasional crocodile or human.
Lion
Cheetah
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Folklore says this domesticated cat is half-cat and half-racoon.
Siamese
Housecat
Maine Coon
The state of Maine has folklore on a Maine Coon. In reality, the cat is more closely related to the American Bobcat than a domesticated cat.
Tabby
What is the endangered whale that is the largest whale in the world?
Purple
Grey
Green
Blue
The Blue Whale can grow up to 100 ft long, weighing up to 352,000 lbs.
A ___________ is a species of lizard that keeps its fat storage in its tail.
Salamander
Gila Monster
The Gila Monster stores extra fat in its tail to use in times when food is scarce.
Newt
Rattle
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What endangered bear rarely reaches adulthood?
Grizzly
The Grizzly Bear is found in the western U.S. and has no known predators except for humans, and because of our extensive hunting have given the bear only a 10% chance of becoming an adult.
Red
Panda
Kolala
A __________ spends its time in trees and loves to eat and sleep.
Racoon
Bear
Sloth
A sloth is a tree-dwelling animal who loves to eat plants, insects, and an occasional bird or reptile.
Tiger
The ___________ snake is recognized by the unique rattle at the end if its tail.
Red
Black
Garden
Rattle
A rattlesnake is a snake that belongs to the viper pit group and has a poisonous bite that attacks then destroys tissue.
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The __________ Penguin is the largest penguin on Earth.
Elder
Queen
Emperor
The Emperor Penguin has flightless wings that help them "fly" through the water instead of the air.
Ruler
What is the name of the shrew that is also called a jumping shrew?
Plaid
Crazy
Elephant
The reason an Elephant Shrew is also known as a Jumping Shrew is because it has long back legs and can hop like a rabbit.
Notell
As a member of the "big cat" family, a __________ has dark ring-like spots on its body.
Leopard
The leopard has a long, slender body with a long tail that helps it keep its balance while its in trees.
Tiger
Lion
Cheetah
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___________ run in groups of ten to thirty and work together like a wolf pack.
Crows
Jackals
Jackals hunt small animals, reptiles, and birds. As a group jackals protect one another.
Elephants
Rats
An _________ is a very social bird.
Gold
Wolf
Fox
Ibis
An Ibis is a social bird who hangs around in a large flock for feeding and to find a mate.
What animal has a coat of long spikes to ward off predators?
Cow
Porcupine
The porcupine's sharp spikes or quills are each almost 3 inches long and can be detached with ease.
Zorse
Hedgehog
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What little household pet can run as fast forwards as it can backward?
Rat
Mouse
Gerbil
Hamster
The size and shape of the hamster's back feet allow it to run as fast backward as forward.
The ________ elephant is the smallest elephant in the world.
African
American
Wolf
Borneo
The Borneo Elephant is a sub-species of the Asian Elephant and found only on the Island of Borneo.
This type of frog is the rarest frog in the United Kingdom.
Green
Red
Pool
Most of the pool frog's habitat has been destroyed to make way for new housing developments.
Swamp
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What bunny is found in the Arctic Circle?
Arctic Hare
The Arctic Hare has thick white fur for hiding from predators and warmth, which allows it to live in the Arctic Circle.
Cold Bunny
Snow Rabbit
Easter Bunny
The ___________ is a type of "big cat" that lives in groups called Prides.
Tiger
Lion
A lion's pride is made up of five to fifteen related females, their children, and a few adult males.
Leopard
Cougar
What is the largest species of parrot on Earth?
Bubble
Plum
Macaw
The macaw has a lifespan of fifty to sixty years and can reach thirty-nine inches in height.
Marston
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Who is the fastest cat on the planet?
Lion
Cheetah
With non-retractable claws that grip the earth, the cheetah can reach top speeds of 70 mph.
Tiger
Puma
Humans use this bird's waste in face cream.
Macaw
Uguisu
The uguisu's droppings are called guano and it is said to make the skin more radiant and soft.
Robin
Bluejay
The ____________ is the largest predator on the Australian continent.
Dingo
The dingo, along with the domesticated dogs, are considered apex predators and have an impact on a variety of Australia's ecosystems.
Panda
Koala
Bear
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The baboon is a species of the ____________ Monkey.
Old World
The five different species of baboon are found in different habitats throughout Africa and parts of Arabia.
Asia
African
New World
What flightless bird can run through the jungle at 30 mph?
Robin
Cardinal
Blue Jay
Cassowary
The cassowary is closely related to emus and ostriches.
A __________ likes to live on empty landscapes and many prefer the mountains and rocky terrains.
Vulture
Goose
Rat
Goat
The goat is closely related to the sheep.
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The _______ is a scavenger mammal.
Chipmunk
Hyena
The hyena is famous for its witches-cackling-laugh-like scream.
Housecat
Wolf
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