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General Animal Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Test your animal acumen!

A multiple-choice quiz by jneenhold. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jneenhold

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,134

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4697

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is another name for the sea trout? Hint

Strongfish

Weakfish

Fishercrown

Rainbowfish

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Question 2 of 10

2. What determines the sex of alligator offspring? Hint

humidity

light

temperature

season

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what type of animal are offspring hatched by the male? Hint

sea cucumbers

seahorses

koalas

squirrels

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Question 4 of 10

4. What benefit does the great white shark derive from being colored dark grey on its upper half? Hint

extra speed

attracting a mate

temperature regulation

camouflage

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Question 5 of 10

5. What insect is known for trapping ants in a homemade trap? Hint

antkiller

antlion

antwasp

anttiger

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the only great ape not to live in Africa? Hint

Mountain Gorilla

Chimpanzee

Orangutan

Bonobo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which animals are believed to have been mistaken for mermaids during the age of exploration? Hint

manatee

whale

dolphin

sea turtle

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the largest cat species on Earth? Hint

Jaguar

Lion

Tiger

Leopard

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which type of bear is the largest? Hint

Grizzly

Kodiak

Black

Brown

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which ape is a cousin of the chimpanzee? Hint

Mandrill

Gorilla

Bonobo

Orangutan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is another name for the sea trout?

Answer: Weakfish

The sea trout is also known as the weakfish. It was given this name because fishermen have lost many fish due to their weak jaws.

2. What determines the sex of alligator offspring?

Answer: temperature

3. In what type of animal are offspring hatched by the male?

Answer: seahorses

4. What benefit does the great white shark derive from being colored dark grey on its upper half?

Answer: camouflage

The dark coloration acts as camouflage. When hunting prey such as sea lions, this coloration allows the shark to come up unseen from below the victim.

5. What insect is known for trapping ants in a homemade trap?

Answer: antlion

6. What is the only great ape not to live in Africa?

Answer: Orangutan

7. Which animals are believed to have been mistaken for mermaids during the age of exploration?

Answer: manatee

8. What is the largest cat species on Earth?

Answer: Tiger

9. Which type of bear is the largest?

Answer: Kodiak

10. Which ape is a cousin of the chimpanzee?

Answer: Bonobo

Source: Author jneenhold

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