Fun Trivia : Famous Animals

Structure Sub-topic of: Miscellaneous Animal Trivia Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 10 general entries. Special Topics Animal Stars Famous Horses In History Animals of Note His Name Was Digit Animal Connections 1 Animal Connections 2 Animals Do The Bravest Things

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Famous Animals

In 1950 in New Mexico a bear cub was found in a tree after a forest fire had destroyed his home. He became a symbol for forest fire prevention. What is the name of this famous bear?

Famous Animals In History


Smokey Bear.



'The Man-Eaters of Tsavo' written by John Henry Patterson tells the story of his encounter with two large lions that in 1898 had killed many of the bridge builders in Tsavo. What names were these lions known by?

Famous Animals In History


Ghost And Darkness. They were in-fact two male lions. But they were unusual as they did not have manes. The the movie 'The Ghost And Darkness' they showed them with manes. But for the most part the film is basically accurate. The real lions are now displayed at The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.



A lioness who was hand-reared by Joy Adamson. Adamson then wrote a book about bringing up a baby lioness. 'Born Free' became a best-seller and well-done film. What was her name?

Famous Animals In History


Elsa.



In 1882 this African elephant was sold to Barnum and Bailey Circus. He became the focal point for the circus, until he was struck by a freight train in 1885 in Canada and killed. What famous elephant is this?

Famous Animals In History


Jumbo.



In 1876 Captain Keogh rode a part mustang and part Morgan horse into the valley of the Little Big Horn. And became the only member of the 7th cavalry left alive after the battle with Sitting Bull. What is the name of this horse?

Famous Animals In History


Comanche.



This horse belonged to singer Roy Rogers and the two of them made many films over the years. What is the name of this famous horse?

Famous Animals In History


Trigger.



This killer whale was in the movie 'Free Willy.' What is the whale's real name?

Famous Animals In History


Keiko.



This racehorse was the favourite of Australia during the late 1920's and early 1930's. His early death in 1932 in the United States stunned both Australians and Americans. What is the name of this famous horse?

Famous Animals In History


Phar Lap.



This dog was a major movie star of the 1920's, he made $1000.00 a week and 24 pictures for Warner Bros. He died in 1932. What is the name of this dog?

Famous Animals In History


Rin-Tin-Tin.