African Animals Trivia

With almost half of its territory set aside for conservation, Tanzania is a veritable paradise for wildlife. Among the many fascinating animals that live and thrive in this East African country there are numerous species of ungulates.

You are on a photographic safari in Botswana and are amazed at the different animals you are witnessing. As it gets close to dinner time, please match the animal with the type of diet it enjoys.

The Highveld, aka the 'High Veldt', is an area of inland South Africa, and is mentioned in Rudyard Kipling's 'How the Leopard Got His Spots'. The quiz is based on that 'Just So' Story, and takes a look at the animals who feature in it.

South Luangwa National Park, located in Zambia's Central Province, is one of Africa's most popular areas for walking safaris. Here are some of the animals you might see.

The Masai Mara is a Kenyan nature reserve which is known for its plethora of wild creatures living and surviving in their natural habitat. Join me on a safari to find out more.

This quiz covers a selection of African mammals. The photo clues give a close-up view of the face and your task is identify each animal from the clues given. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

While our planet as a whole has had many animals of all kinds go extinct in the last 500 years, Africa has been especially hard hit. Here are ten of these animals that are gone, but hopefully will not be forgotten.

Join me in discovering a variety of animals from the parks and nature reserves throughout Africa.

Keep your eyes on the signs and beware of these wild animals of Africa. Good luck on the quiz!

Here are ten photos of lemurs, to which you will need to match their species names. All of these lemurs are primates and native to Madagascar.

The first nine creatures featured in this quiz can be found somewhere on the continent of Africa. In the tenth question you will use them to identify some birds that they might be familiar with! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

A landlocked nation located in West Africa, Niger is home to many animal species, some of them very rare, which find shelter in the country's numerous protected areas.

The "big five" for an African safari refers to large mammals. Phoenix Rising's Red Crew went on an avifauna safari instead while visiting the African continent on the Global Tour 2022. Come learn about 10 birds we hope to see on a visit!

This is not about the animated series "Madagascar", but about the real animals endemic to Madagascar. Lots of them are quite different from those living elsewhere. I've limited myself to mammals and birds. Have fun.

The Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya has a large variety of wildlife to watch. Some are well-known, others less so. Take an armchair safari and enjoy the wildlife.

In the largest hot desert on the planet, what's a hungry body to eat?

All of these animals can be found on the continent of Africa. If you are an animal lover, you should have no problem at all interpreting the clues and coming up with the answers. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Morocco is a country in the extreme north of Africa. This country has deserts and forested mountains. This is the home to the fabled city of Casablanca.

All the following animals are indigenous to South Africa. Can you tell me what kind of animal each creature is?

Match the animal description to the correct African mammal.

After tourists are safely back in their lodges after sunset, a new team of animals come out to play the game of life in the African bush. This quiz looks at a few of these - some of which can also be seen during the day. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

ZA is the international code for South Africa. This quiz covers some of the amazing animals found in our land.

I recently was on a safari trip in Botswana and had an amazing time! This quiz deals with questions about the mammals I met during this trip. Have fun!

'This is the world as it was in the beginning.' -- Serengeti National Park

A few years ago I found myself running a marathon in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Suddenly, a small herd of Zebra crashed through the underbrush missing me by scant inches. What do you know about these stallions of the Serengeti?

Southern Africa is home to over 900 species of bird (10% of the world total) out of which 134 are endemic or near-endemic species. Take this quiz and see for yourselves how much you know about our feathered friends!

South Africa is a beautiful country with a myriad of wonderful animals. What do you know about this magnificent fauna.

Namibia is a country on the southeastern coast of Africa. It has a variety of terrain that supports a many different animals. What do you know about these animals?

Sure, everyone knows about lions and elephants, but how much do you know about lesser-known African animals? All correct answers are animals that are currently living in the wild on that great continent.

Southern Africa has more than 480 reptile species and 30% of the world's species of land tortoise. See how much you know about them!