All of these cats are listed as apex predators, meaning that once they reach maturity they are not preyed upon by others. These graceful animals represent some of those at the "Top of the Food Chain".
On a recent trip to the zoo, I was amazed to find that my young grandson was interested in visiting the Bird House. And why not?! Birds are very interesting! His favorite? The terrific toucan!
There are some illnesses common among poodles and other small dogs. The best thing to do if your pooch has any of the symptoms listed below is to take him or her to the vet and find out how to treat the malady. See how many of these you recognize.
Here is a children's quiz about the amazing hippopotamus. There have been a lot of incorrect facts published about this animal. This quiz will try to clear some of these up.
According to the 1941 song, Frank Sinatra bought violets for his lover's furs, and brightened up their winter day. Things were not so bright for whichever animal supplied the fur! Let's look at some of the candidates.
Verne47 has embarked on an tour to view animals in the polar region, but alas, she is unable to identify ten of the animals she encounters. She needs your help. She has furnished you with photos of the animals and some of her observations.
Run away if you see these creatures. I'm not kidding. The largest of these terrifying brutes will attack you as soon as look at you. (The smaller ones will still take on critters many times their size, and take them down besides.)
This quiz is on animals from the northern parts of whatever land mass they inhabit-for instance, one from northern New Zealand, in the Southern Hemisphere, would qualify. Some are obscure, but the photos will provide clues to the right choices!
On a recent trip to the zoo, my young grandson had great fun watching the sea lions. We learned that they are a type of marine mammal called a pinniped, and decided to see what we could learn about these interesting creatures.
Emmie really wants her own pony, but she's never had one before. See if you can tell her some of the things she should do to help make a good start with her first pony.
I am the tiger! And the lion, and the leopard, and a few more! Match the rather minimalist description with the appropriate animal. And look over your shoulder -- GROWL!
On a recent trip to the zoo, my young grandson snubbed the rhino - which he agreed was pretty cool - for what? The African wild dogs! They were basking in the warm sunshine, and I am sure he thought they kind of looked like a favorite pet!
Match the wild mammal to the scientific order to which it belongs. A little knowledge of Latin and Greek always helps in taxonomy. Amateur zoology, anyone?
There is a wonderful zoo in Singapore that is home to many neat animals. They have a variety of reptiles and mammals. Let's go on a trip and visit the Singapore Zoo.
Though we often associate carnivores with large, ferocious beasts such as lions, tigers and wolves, the meat and fish eaters of the mammal world come in all shapes and sizes. This quiz features some lesser-known carnivores.
My African safari is camping for the night, and I can hear animal sounds all around us. Can you help me sort out which animals are nearby by matching their voices? Thanks!
The University of Cambridge is in the Fens in the eastern area of England. There are many animals that are seen in these areas. What are these animals that students might see?
On August 9, 2010, my black and white cat, Panda, passed away. She was a wonderful pet, so I thought that she could tell you about her life.
(Suggested by my good friend conundrum49)
Here are ten colorful animals to be found in our wonderful world. Let's take a visit over Mother Nature's rainbow and see some of the vivid creatures that can be found.
Animals have many adaptations to protect themselves from detection, either from predators or from prey. Identify each of these as primarily depending on their colouration or on their behaviour.
A recent trip to the country ended up being a painful experience for my grandson. We decided to make a list of animals that sting so that you do not make the same mistake that he did! See if you can match the animal with the clues given.
The famous witches' brew in Act IV of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" provided the inspiration for this match quiz about some creatures whose sting or bite you might want to avoid. Have fun!
Cats are one of the cutest and cuddly animals in the whole wide world. Usually kept as pets, cats has many different sides to them. So good luck on this quiz!
Ten members of the partridge family have been left to roost in this "pair tree" and now need to be matched back up with their correct binomial name using the clues provided.
Can you match the baby animal to the name of its parents? Some are easy but some are much more tricky! Be careful as some of these baby names can refer to many different animals. Let's learn a bit more and have fun too!
Although its name might suggest otherwise, a flying fox is not a fox that can fly. Here are some animals with decidedly misleading names. Do you know what they really are?
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!
Most animal types have a collateral adjective that describes them which is not derived from their common English name. Can you match the adjective to the animal in these cases?
All dog lovers know that their dog will stand by them through thick and thin. They have earned their nickname of "mans best friend". Here are ten hints or short descriptions and ten breeds. Can you match them all up?
When my young grandson saw that the Singapore Zoo offers Breakfast with Orangutans he was ready to make the trip - but not before learning more about these interesting animals!
Each one of these mammals is endemic to a particular country, in other words that is the only country in which it can be found in the wild. Can you match each mammal with its country?