Scientific Names

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1. Popularized by such figures as Tony and Sher Khan, which feline species has the scientific name "Panthera tigris"? Panther Lion Leopard Tiger

2. Australia is rich with diverse creatures that cannot be found in many other regions of the world. Which species native to Australia is classified as "Vombatus ursinus"? Kangaroo Dingo Koala Common Wombat

3. When people think of bears, cute and fuzzy are not two adjectives that usually come to mind. Those who decided the scientific name for this bear also did not have those two adjectives in mind when assigning a scientific name. Which species of bear is "Ursus arctos horribilis"? Black Bear Panda Bear Polar Bear Grizzly Bear

4. This is one of the scariest creatures on the planet. Immortalized in movies and inspiring fear in many beachgoers, which underwater species is classified as "Carcharodon carcharias"? Tiger Shark Orca Hammerhead Shark Great White Shark

5. This canine species used to roam freely along much of eastern North America, but today it can only be found between the states of Florida and Texas. Which canine species has the scientific name "Canis rufus"? Red Fox Gray (Grey) Wolf Red Wolf Gray Fox

6. This flower species was once worshipped by the Incas as a symbol of the gods. What flower is classified as "Helianthus annuus"? Daisy Poppy Lily Sunflower

7. Zebras are one of the most common animals found in zoos today. This species once had a population of only 100, but it has since been increased to near 700. What species of zebra has the scientific name "Equus zebra"? Quagga Plains Zebra Mountain Zebra Grant's Zebra

8. This species' scientific name was assigned partly because of its migratory habits in the winter. Which bird is classified as "Turdus migratorius"? Common Canary Atlantic Canary European Robin American Robin

9. Locusts are most recognized as one of the deadly plagues. One species of locust has plagued parts of Africa and Asia for decades. Which locust species is "Schistocerca gregaria"? Red Locust Rocky Mountain Locust Migratory Locust Desert Locust

10. This whale is the largest animal in the world. Which whale species is classified as "Balaenoptera musculus"? Blue Whale Humpback Whale Sperm Whale Killer Whale

11. This is one of the most common farm animals worldwide. What species has the scientific name "Sus domestica" or "Sus scrofa domestica"? Wild Boar Yak Domestic Cow Domestic Pig

12. This primate species was one of the first animals to be launched into space. What primate is classified as "Pan troglodytes"? Chimpanzee Gorilla Ape Gibbon

13. This large lizard can be found in areas throughout North and South America. Which reptile has the scientific name "Crocodylus acutus"? Gecko American Alligator American Crocodile Komodo Dragon

14. This colorful species of rhinoceros is distinguished from the others by its pointed upper lip. Which species of rhino is "Diceros bicornis"? White Rhinoceros Black Rhinoceros Blue Rhinoceros Green Rhinoceros

15. What mammal is scientifically referred to as a "Homo sapiens"? Walrus Dog Human Cat