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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
4655

Last 3 plays: Guest 32 (6/10), Guest 32 (9/10), Guest 107 (4/10).

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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

light

humidity

season

temperature

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Question 3 of 10

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

seahorses

koalas

sea cucumbers

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

attracting a mate

extra speed

camouflage

temperature regulation

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Question 5 of 10

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

antkiller

anttiger

antwasp

antlion

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Question 6 of 10

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

Chimpanzee

Orangutan

Bonobo

Mountain Gorilla

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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

dolphin

manatee

whale

sea turtle

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Question 8 of 10

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

Lion

Jaguar

Leopard

Tiger

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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

Bonobo

Orangutan

Gorilla

Mandrill

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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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