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If you're looking for quizzes about a mixture of animals which live on the African continent, you've found them. From north to south and east to west and all places in between, these creatures live in Africa.
37 African Animals quizzes and 403 African Animals trivia questions.
1.
  Banded Mongooses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Banded mongooses are one of the amazing creatures of the wild. These cousins of the popular meerkats are among the species that play a vital role in ecosystems. Here are ten questions about these wonderful creatures.
Average, 10 Qns, Popramah3, Mar 07 24
Average
Popramah3
Mar 07 24
134 plays
2.
  Aardwolves   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Aardwolves are among the wildlife species which are less common. Here are some questions on these fascinating creatures.
Average, 10 Qns, Popramah3, Feb 23 24
Average
Popramah3
Feb 23 24
125 plays
3.
  African Animals Mystery Sort    
Mystery Sort
 16 Qns
Sixteen animals that live in the wild on the African mainland (and some also elsewhere) have broken loose. Can you sort them into the appropriate mystery boxes? Their habitat or their diet is not a criterion.
Average, 16 Qns, JanIQ, Nov 11 23
Average
JanIQ gold member
Nov 11 23
302 plays
4.
Fauna of Senegal
  Fauna of Senegal   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Senegal may not be one of the most popular destinations for an African safari but that doesn't mean it isn't home to some of Africa's most beautiful creatures. How much do you know about Senegal's wildlife?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jul 19 23
Average
Joepetz gold member
Jul 19 23
409 plays
5.
I Thought I Gnu It
  I Thought I Gnu It   best quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Odd Animals of Africa
Animals should be easy, right? Try this quiz out and identify ten African animals based on their images. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 12 23
Average
kyleisalive editor
Jul 12 23
515 plays
6.
African Ungulates
  African Ungulates   best quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Ungulates are animals with hooves, and Africa has a lot of them, especially in the antelope family. The photos aren't all antelopes, but there are quite a few, so can you tell them apart with just a photo to help?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, May 01 23
Easier
rossian editor
May 01 23
473 plays
7.
Eritreas Enthralling Wildlife
  Eritrea's Enthralling Wildlife   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Although much of its once-thriving wildlife has been eradicated by war and other destructive human activities, Eritrea is still home to many iconic animal species. You will be able to meet some of them by playing this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 06 22
Average
LadyNym gold member
Oct 06 22
557 plays
8.
Tanzanias Unbeatable Ungulates
  Tanzania's Unbeatable Ungulates   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Oct 06 20
Average
LadyNym gold member
Oct 06 20
533 plays
9.
  Dinner Time for the Animals in Botswana   top quiz  
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
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.
Average, 12 Qns, stephgm67, Aug 15 22
Average
stephgm67 gold member
Aug 15 22
859 plays
10.
  The Flora and Fauna of the High Veldt   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Inspired by Rudyard Kipling
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.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Jul 29 23
Average
Kankurette gold member
Jul 29 23
161 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What does the name 'antelope' mean?

From Quiz "Serengeti National Park"




11.
On Safari in South Luangwa National Park
  On Safari in South Luangwa National Park   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 10 18
Average
looney_tunes editor
Jan 10 18
460 plays
12.
The Masai Mara
  The Masai Mara   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jul 23 16
Average
Plodd
469 plays
13.
Eyes on Africa
  Eyes on Africa   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Easier, 10 Qns, suomy, Jul 28 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Easier
suomy
676 plays
14.
Pictorial Quiz of the Giraffes of Kenya
  Pictorial Quiz of the Giraffes of Kenya   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A moving giraffe is the epitome of grace. How much do you know about these amazing animals?
Tough, 10 Qns, skunkee, Apr 18 23
Tough
skunkee editor
Apr 18 23
2239 plays
15.
Some of Africas Greatest Losses
  Some of Africa's Greatest Losses   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, May 21 20
Average
dcpddc478
May 21 20
837 plays
16.
Animal Farm
  Animal Farm    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Join me in discovering a variety of animals from the parks and nature reserves throughout Africa.
Easier, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat, Jun 01 20
Easier
ClaudiaCat gold member
Jun 01 20
521 plays
17.
Beware of the Thing
  Beware of the Thing!   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Keep your eyes on the signs and beware of these wild animals of Africa. Good luck on the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Triviaballer, Mar 01 18
Average
Triviaballer gold member
Mar 01 18
815 plays
18.
Primates of Madagascar
  Primates of Madagascar    
Photo Match
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, VBookWorm, Aug 18 23
Average
VBookWorm
Aug 18 23
222 plays
19.
  Out of Africa   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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!
Easier, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Aug 15 20
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Easier
Fifiona81 editor
Aug 15 20
480 plays
20.
  Wildlife of Niger's Nature Reserves   great trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 15 Qns
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.
Average, 15 Qns, LadyNym, Jun 05 23
Average
LadyNym gold member
Jun 05 23
187 plays
21.
African Aviary
  African Aviary   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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!
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, Oct 06 22
Average
pusdoc gold member
Oct 06 22
178 plays
22.
  Animals of Madagascar   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Dec 02 21
Average
JanIQ gold member
Dec 02 21
266 plays
23.
Animals of the Serengeti
  Animals of the Serengeti    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, AlexT781, Jun 22 18
Average
AlexT781
Jun 22 18
299 plays
24.
  Born Hungry in the Sahara   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the largest hot desert on the planet, what's a hungry body to eat?
Average, 10 Qns, Godwit, Jan 27 21
Average
Godwit gold member
Jan 27 21
316 plays
25.
  African Safari    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Easier, 10 Qns, jubjub, Jul 23 19
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Easier
jubjub
Jul 23 19
5024 plays
26.
Mammals of Morocco
  Mammals of Morocco    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Nov 18 22
Average
dcpddc478
Nov 18 22
261 plays
27.
  Where the Wild Things Are    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
All the following animals are indigenous to South Africa. Can you tell me what kind of animal each creature is?
Average, 10 Qns, kino76, Apr 16 18
Average
kino76 gold member
Apr 16 18
431 plays
28.
  African Wild Mammals    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the animal description to the correct African mammal.
Easier, 10 Qns, samak, Jul 31 18
Easier
samak gold member
Jul 31 18
920 plays
29.
  An African Night Safari    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Easier, 10 Qns, lindawhat, Oct 25 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Easier
lindawhat
522 plays
30.
  A - Z of ZA: Mammals   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
ZA is the international code for South Africa. This quiz covers some of the amazing animals found in our land.
Difficult, 25 Qns, 51percent, Aug 07 18
Difficult
51percent
Aug 07 18
3178 plays
31.
  I Dreamt of Africa   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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!
Average, 10 Qns, Warzycha, Aug 15 20
Average
Warzycha
Aug 15 20
2274 plays
32.
  Serengeti National Park    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
'This is the world as it was in the beginning.' -- Serengeti National Park
Average, 15 Qns, mrhoujr84, Oct 15 17
Average
mrhoujr84
Oct 15 17
1722 plays
33.
  Birds of South Africa    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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!
Average, 10 Qns, Warzycha, May 07 18
Average
Warzycha
May 07 18
632 plays
34.
  Animals of South Africa    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
South Africa is a beautiful country with a myriad of wonderful animals. What do you know about this magnificent fauna.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Apr 14 18
Average
dcpddc478
Apr 14 18
403 plays
35.
  Animals of Namibia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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?
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Dec 17 21
Average
dcpddc478
Dec 17 21
285 plays
36.
  Lesser-Known African Animals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Tough, 10 Qns, thenimirra, Apr 18 23
Tough
thenimirra
Apr 18 23
1282 plays
37.
  Reptiles of South Africa    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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!
Average, 10 Qns, Warzycha, Jul 16 19
Average
Warzycha
Jul 16 19
809 plays
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