Can You Guess the Animal?

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Think you know the animal kingdom? We’ll be the judge of that!

Test your animal knowledge with these fun facts. But watch out—the questions will get harder as you go along!

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Questions Overview

1. Which of these animals is the largest land animal?
  1. Elephant
  2. Giraffe
  3. Hippopotamus
  4. Rhinoceros
2. Which of these animals is the fastest land animal in the world?
  1. Cheetah
  2. Ostrich
  3. Kangaroo
  4. Lion
3. Which of these animals is an apex predator?
  1. Sharks
  2. Coyotes
  3. Rhinoceroses
  4. Blue whales
4. Which sea creature has 3 hearts?
  1. Octopus
  2. Seahorse
  3. Sea turtle
  4. Shark
5. Which species of penguins is the biggest?
  1. Emperor penguins
  2. King penguins
  3. African penguins
  4. Adelie penguins
6. Which of these animals can be found in the wild in India?
  1. Tiger
  2. Polar bear
  3. Platypus
  4. Cheetah
7. Which of these animals has black skin? (Hint: This is a bit of a trick question.)
  1. Polar bears
  2. Alligator
  3. Jellyfish
  4. Lions
8. Which of these animals holds hands while sleeping?
  1. Otters
  2. Monkeys
  3. Pandas
  4. Badgers
9. Which sea animals have individual names that they use for each other? (Hint: They’re also known for sleeping with one eye open!)
  1. Dolphins
  2. Whales
  3. Turtles
  4. Jellyfish
10. Which of these animals does not have teeth? (Hint: They’ve also been on Earth for over 200 million years.)
  1. Turtles
  2. Snails
  3. Beavers
  4. Narwhals
11. Which land animal can hold their breath longer than dolphins? (Hint: They’re also faster in water than on land!)
  1. Sloth
  2. Elephant
  3. Tiger
  4. Goat
12. Which of these insects can recognize human faces? (Hint: They’re also able to solve puzzles!)
  1. Bees
  2. Beetles
  3. Ladybugs
  4. Ants

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Fun Facts About Animals

From elephants to lions to snails and bees, the animal kingdom is vast! There are over 1.5 million animals on this planet, and with them comes a plethora of fun facts. Here are some of our favorite facts and tidbits about animals:

  • A blue whale’s tongue weighs as much as an adult elephant—that’s between 4,000 and 8,000 pounds!
  • Cheetahs can run up to 70 miles per hour.
  • Polar bears have black skin; it’s just hidden under their white coats!
  • Pigs are incredibly intelligent and can learn tricks and even solve puzzles as quickly as dogs.
  • A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance.”
  • Cows have best friends and form close bonds with other cows.
  • Male seahorses give birth to their young.
  • Butterflies taste with their feet.
  • Sloths only poop once a week because they have a very slow metabolism.
  • Kangaroos cannot walk backwards—it’s all because of their unique anatomy.

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