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Random Animal Facts Trivia Quiz

Animals are fascinating creatures. Here is ten facts about ten different animals.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ilona_Ritter

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,411

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1249

Last 3 plays: 1nn1 (10/10), Guest 207 (6/10), Retired2006 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these animals is not a mollusk? Hint

slug

starfish

snail

oyster

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these animals has to come to the surface to breathe air every so often? Hint

angel fish

squid

hammerhead shark

bottlenose dolphin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where can the spectacled flying fox be found? Hint

tropical rainforests

frozen tundra

desert

water

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Question 4 of 10

4. What animal uses vibrations in the sand to find insects to eat? Hint

aardvark

shrew

hedgehog

golden mole

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Question 5 of 10

5. Like humans, what other animal has different accents depending on where it lives? Hint

chimpanzee

Japanese macaques

gorilla

ape

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the group of birds that do not fly called? Hint

gamebirds

albatrosses

waterfowls

ratites

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the fastest bird in flight? Hint

great grey owl

peregrine falcon

bald eagle

Andean condor

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Question 8 of 10

8. This reptile has the ability to look in two different directions at once. What is it? Hint

chameleon

snake

turtle

crocodile

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the largest freshwater turtle? Hint

ornate slider turtle

loggerhead turtle

alligator snapping turtle

pig-nosed turtle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which worm has a special tube which it can hide in if in danger? Hint

black and yellow flatworm

Christmas tree tube worm

large intestinal roundworm

velvet worm

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these animals is not a mollusk?

Answer: starfish

A starfish is a member of the Echinoderm phylum. Mollusks make up the largest group of invertebrates. An invertebrate is an animal that doesn't have a backbone. Echinoderms are known for their symmetry and include animals such as the starfish, the sand dollar, sea urchin and sea cucumber.

2. Which of these animals has to come to the surface to breathe air every so often?

Answer: bottlenose dolphin

Despite the fact that the bottlenose dolphin lives in the water, it is still a mammal. Mammals breathe air which is why it has to come up to get air every so often. It comes up for air every few minutes.

3. Where can the spectacled flying fox be found?

Answer: tropical rainforests

The spectacled flying fox is a type of bat. It is 9-10 inches long. It mostly eats fruits and flowers. Bat wings are formed by a double layer of skin. The skin is attached from the bones of the fingers to the bones of the arm.

4. What animal uses vibrations in the sand to find insects to eat?

Answer: golden mole

The golden mole is blind so it relies on vibrations to find its food. The golden mole is native to Africa.

5. Like humans, what other animal has different accents depending on where it lives?

Answer: Japanese macaques

The Japanese macaques are also known as snow monkeys. Another trait they share with humans is seasoning their food. They do this by dipping it in seawater.

6. What is the group of birds that do not fly called?

Answer: ratites

This group includes birds such as ostriches, cassowaries, emus and rheas. In size, they are the largest group of birds which is why they are unable to fly, they are simply too big. The ostrich is the biggest of this group making them the biggest of all birds.

7. What is the fastest bird in flight?

Answer: peregrine falcon

A peregrine falcon can spot a prey and swoop down to get it as fast as 200mph (325 kph). The male is smaller than the female of the species.

8. This reptile has the ability to look in two different directions at once. What is it?

Answer: chameleon

Being able to look in two places at once allows the chameleon to hunt and watch for predators at the same time. Like all reptiles, the chameleon is cold-blooded.

9. What is the largest freshwater turtle?

Answer: alligator snapping turtle

The alligator snapping turtle is found in southeastern USA and eats mainly fish. It has a growth on the front of its mouth that looks like a worm which fish are attracted to. They think they are getting a nice meal but instead they end up being a nice meal for the turtle.

10. Which worm has a special tube which it can hide in if in danger?

Answer: Christmas tree tube worm

The Christmas tree tube worm is found in the Caribbean. They can live up to forty years, but most only live about ten years.

Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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