Where Would You Find Me? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Miami, U.S.A.

The alligator, one of the planet's largest reptiles, lives only in the U.S.A. and in China. They can be as long as 19 ft. (5.82m) and weigh as much as a ton. Miami, like many cities in South Florida, has thousands of alligators in its city limits, living in almost every body of water in the city.

While alligators are usually not a threat to human life they will hunt almost any small animal they can catch, including the occasional pet.

Answer: Africa

The hippopotamus is found in the waters of sub-Saharan Africa. They spend most of the day in the water, but leave the water in the evening to graze on the grass. They are the third largest land-animal weighing up to nine tons. The herbivorous hippo is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa and are known to be very aggressive when they feel threatened.

Answer: Australia

Found only in Australia and parts of New Guinea, the kangaroo is a unique animal with very strong legs and the ability to hop at speeds up to 44 mph (70km/h). The herbivorous kangaroo is a grazer with a multi-chamber stomach, similar to that of a cow. Baby kangaroos, called joeys, are often seen peeking out of their mother's pouch where they spend the first year of their lives.

Answer: Canada

The magnificent moose is the largest member of the deer family and are easily distinguished by their massive antlers. Found in temperate to subarctic climates, the moose can be found in large areas of Canada, Russia, and Northern Europe. Unlike most deer, the herbivorous moose is solitary and does not live in herds.

Answer: Sumatra

Found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, the orangutan loves the trees and are a reddish-brown in color. They are the most solitary of the great apes and are one of the most intelligent of the primates. They eat grass, bark, leaves, honey, insects, bird eggs and, most importantly, fruit.

Answer: The Andes

The people who live in many regions of the Andes mountains in South America have used the llama as a pack animal for centuries. This domesticated animal is a gentle herbivore that is led by a halter, just like a horse. In some areas of the world they have been imported and are used to guard other herd animals such as sheep, protecting them from predators such as the coyote and dingo.

Answer: Asia

The magnificent tigers are found in various regions of Asia. These large carnivores are becoming endangered, mostly through habitat loss. The tiger is a shy creature that usually avoids humans. They usually hunt at night and rest during the heat of the day and are sometimes seen bathing in streams to stay cool.

Answer: Panama

The nocturnal sloth is a medium sized mammal known for its very low activity level and for sleeping over 16 hours a day. The fur of a sloth can be home to moths, cockroaches, moths, fungi and algae. Found in Panama and other Central American countries, the herbivorous sloth uses its long claws to hang upside down from trees.

Answer: China

The shy, secretive, giant panda lives only in a few small areas in China. One of the most endangered animals on the planet, it lives in mountainous forests and has a diet that is made up, almost exclusively, of bamboo. This gentle animal is threatened by low birth rates, deforestation, and at one time, by poaching.

Answer: The Middle East

The dromedary camel is native to the Middle East and North Africa, where it has been used for centuries for its meat, milk, and as a pack animal. Camels are perfectly adapted to the desert conditions of this region and can go long periods without water. The hump on their back is made of fat, which can be used to help them survive when regular food becomes scarce.