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Venery, Venery, All is Venery!  
| Collective nouns can be very descriptive, like a murder of crows, for instance. Venery - which is the old name for collective nouns - dates back to the Middle ages. Try your hand at this quiz about Collective Nouns for members of the animal kingdom. |
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Difficult
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15Q |
1272 plays |
Jul 02 06 |
Cymruambyth
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| 2 |
Sea Lions – the Eared Seals  
| There's a lot more to sea lions than just their ability to entertain. Take this quiz to learn a little more about these wonderful mammals. |
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Tough
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10Q |
642 plays |
Apr 19 07 |
zorba_scank
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Backyard Bird ID #3 - Southeastern Feeder Birds  
| This quiz is a tribute to my parents, who got me interested in birdwatching in the first place. All questions here have to do with birds I've seen at my parents' home, which is in northern Georgia (sorry, western birders). |
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Average
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10Q |
708 plays |
Mar 07 07 |
djsgal
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The Modern Dragons  
| Did dragons really exist and spit fire and fight knights? Maybe. But there are modern dragons whose bite can kill you. They are Komodo dragons. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
2163 plays |
May 28 07 |
angryllama
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We Are . . . Charming Cats, Actually  
| Disney's 'Lady and the Tramp' gave Siamese a very bad press, but they are lovely really. I am aware of differences between the UK and the US standards, but, unless otherwise noted, this is about the UK. |
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Tough
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10Q |
2901 plays |
Aug 18 07 |
Quiz_Beagle
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The Airedale, King of the Terriers  
| I am owned by several of these wonderful dogs and they told me that I should write a quiz about them. Please enjoy this look at the "king of the terriers". |
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Tough
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10Q |
879 plays |
Dec 30 06 |
cat_brat63
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| 7 |
Robust Rotties  
| This quiz is dedicated to my beautiful Charlie-girl, a well-trained, loving and loyal Rottweiler, and to all other Rottie lovers. |
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Average
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10Q |
1056 plays |
Dec 14 07 |
51percent
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Fruit Flies Like a Banana  
| The humble fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, is a fascinating little creature beloved by students of genetics and hated by wine drinkers. See what you know - not all of these questions need specialised knowledge! |
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Tough
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10Q |
549 plays |
Nov 25 07 |
highfells
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Gold Guides: British Birds I  
| This is a pretty straightforward quiz. I'll give you a Latin name and description and you tell me the common name. Let's go:- |
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Average
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10Q |
273 plays |
Jul 31 08 |
mikew41
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The Extinct Dodo of Mauritius  
| My seventh quiz! We've all heard the term "Dead as a Dodo". This quiz is about Raphus cucullatus, the "immortal" dodo. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
660 plays |
Dec 19 06 |
benniebenbenny
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British Birds-In Raptures over Raptors  
| I love watching all birds but my favourites are raptors, or diurnal birds of prey. A mixed bag of questions about some of these magnificent birds, all of which can be seen in Britain. |
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Tough
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10Q |
687 plays |
Dec 08 06 |
Mutchisman
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| 12 |
The Wonderful World of Animals  
| I dedicate my 100th quiz to our animal friends whose absence would make this planet rather dull. Good luck and have fun. |
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Tough
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25Q |
8103 plays |
Jun 24 04 |
Inquizition
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Canaries- Feathered Minstrels  
| This quiz is dedicated to our canary Gushi who serves us faithfully each day with his singing. |
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Tough
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15Q |
435 plays |
Jul 08 07 |
dovbear
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Mammals of the Holy Land  
| This is just a taste of some of the most well known mammals of Israel. Enjoy! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
666 plays |
Sep 23 07 |
Yaarbiriah
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| 15 |
North American Birds 
| All the birds in the quiz live in North America. |
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Average
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20Q |
4491 plays |
Sep 29 01 |
morrigan716
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Why Does My Parrot Do That?  
| Parrots are quite different from dogs and cats, and some of their behavior can be very mystifying. Here are ten things I had to adjust to as a new parrot owner! |
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Average
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10Q |
2394 plays |
Sep 30 05 |
pu2-ke-qi-ri
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The Humble Mosquito  
| It may only be little but the mosquito has been man's greatest adversary in the animal kingdom, affecting social policy and even wars. |
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Average
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10Q |
813 plays |
Mar 11 08 |
Snowman
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The Exceptional Quarter Horse  
| If you've been to a rodeo, a state fair or a 4-H show, you've probably seen a Quarter Horse. Do you have the lowdown of this exceptional breed? |
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Average
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10Q |
3882 plays |
Dec 21 06 |
morrigan
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| 19 |
Canine Flyball  
| This is a quiz focusing on the basic aspects of canine flyball. Terminology and specifics are as per NAFA (North American Flyball Association) regulations. |
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Tough
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10Q |
711 plays |
Jan 12 07 |
GioSheltie
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The Striking Leopard  
| This quiz covers those gorgeous spotted cats, the leopards. From the clouded leopard, to the snow leopard, this quiz covers most of them! |
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Tough
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10Q |
1428 plays |
Mar 18 07 |
morrigan
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All About Feral Cats  
| Feral cats live near you and you probably have seen them, but what do you know about them? If you want to know about feral cats, then take this quiz. |
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Average
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10Q |
12672 plays |
Jan 26 04 |
DakotaNorth
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British Wildlife 2- Swallows or Swallowtails?  
| Swallows are birds, swallowtails are butterflies.
Can you tell which of these are birds and which are butterflies from the lists I give you?
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Average
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10Q |
1269 plays |
Nov 22 06 |
mutchisman
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Bears and the Big Sleep  
| If you're like me you have looked upon a bear going into hibernation as nothing more than a big sleep. It is, in fact, quite a remarkable journey. |
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Tough
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10Q |
411 plays |
May 21 08 |
pollucci19
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How Weird- The Mountain Beaver  
| All about one of the strangest animals in the world. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
927 plays |
May 04 07 |
crisw
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Animals in the White House  
| No, not Republican elephants and Democrat donkeys! Many US presidents have kept pets at the White House. Some of them, like Socks and Fala, are well-known. Others less so. I hope you enjoy the quiz! |
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Tough
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10Q |
663 plays |
Feb 22 08 |
Quiz_Beagle
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| 26 |
The Mighty Meerkat  
| Here is a quiz of one of nature's coolest animals! |
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Average
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10Q |
1230 plays |
Mar 09 07 |
exceller
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Teeth, Bones, Horns...and other bits.  
| 25 questions on teeth, bones, horns, etc.
Homo sapiens,(and others), have been included also.
This is my first quiz. I hope you find it challenging but fun.
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Tough
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25Q |
4002 plays |
Sep 17 02 |
thumbsucker
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The Retriever Breeds  
| The six AKC-recognized retriever breeds are among the most versatile of dogs. Learn more about the history and characteristics of these fascinating canines. |
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Tough
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10Q |
3882 plays |
May 09 04 |
crisw
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Crazy Bird Names from Around the World  
| Buff-thighed puffley and racket-tailed coquette are just two of the hundreds of unusual bird names from around the globe. I've picked some of my favourites, see if you can spot the 'real deals' from the fakes. Give it a go, just for a laugh. |
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Tough
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10Q |
1287 plays |
Dec 12 06 |
Mutchisman
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What's In Your Dog's Food?  
| Do you know? Do you really want to know? This quiz pertains to United States labeling and manufacturing practices. |
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Tough
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10Q |
4203 plays |
Sep 09 04 |
crisw
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