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What's In An Animal? Trivia Quiz

Can you find what words are in the main words? This quiz is based on animal names. The letters are not scrambled, they must be in the order as they appear in the main word, with no other letters mixed in.

A multiple-choice quiz by Brandy2. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Brandy2

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,732

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
5410

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: sue124012 (10/10), Dorsetmaid (10/10), federererer (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What word is NOT in HIPPOPOTAMUSES? Hint

amuse

pop

pot

hand

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Question 2 of 10

2. What word is in RHINOCEROS? Hint

ice

hind

rhine

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which group of words can be found in ORANGUTAN? Hint

ore, got, run, tin

tan, ran, gut, rang

orange, ring, ten, rung

range, ton, rut, nut

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Question 4 of 10

4. What word IS in HEDGEHOG? Hint

head

dog

edge

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Question 5 of 10

5. What word is NOT in ANTEATER? Hint

ate

ant

the

eat

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which words are in GERMAN SHEPHERD? Hint

sheep, head, mean, arm

an, germ, herd, he

harm, heard, sheep, gear

ear, pan, ship, the

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which word can you find in SAINT BERNARD? Hint

barn

bear

nerd

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Question 8 of 10

8. What word can you find in PORCUPINE? Hint

spine

pie

porch

cup

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these words is in ARMADILLO? Hint

arm

mad

all of these

dill

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these words is NOT in BLACK PANTHER? Hint

lack

there

ant

pan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What word is NOT in HIPPOPOTAMUSES?

Answer: hand

You can also find the words HIP and USE.

Hippos live in herds of about 10-20 animals or even larger groups. They communicate with each other by using snorts and bellows. The herd consists mainly of females and their young, who climb on their mothers' back for safety.

2. What word is in RHINOCEROS?

Answer: in

You can also find the word NO.

These big plant-eaters are the largest mammals on land except for elephants. The word rhinoceros means "horned nose." Their horns are made of keratin, the same material found in our hair and nails.

3. Which group of words can be found in ORANGUTAN?

Answer: tan, ran, gut, rang

Orangutans live to be about 35 years old in the wild. In captivity, they can live to be 50 years or more. They live in the wild ONLY in Borneo and northern Sumatra.

4. What word IS in HEDGEHOG?

Answer: edge

A hedgehog is classified as an insectivore, often eating worms, slugs and insects, but its diet can also consist of other foods such as berries, baby birds, mice, etc. A hedgehog's excellent sense of smell allows it to detect a worm under the ground.

5. What word is NOT in ANTEATER?

Answer: the

An anteater's tongue is covered with sticky saliva and can be flicked in and out about 150 times a minute. This makes the tongue ideal for scooping up ants and termites.

6. Which words are in GERMAN SHEPHERD?

Answer: an, germ, herd, he

You can also find SHE and MAN.

The German Shepherd is a very intelligent dog and well known for its work with the police and search and rescue.

7. Which word can you find in SAINT BERNARD?

Answer: in

Saint Bernards are widely known for the rescue work. They also make good watchdogs because their size can be frightening to strangers.

8. What word can you find in PORCUPINE?

Answer: cup

You can also find the words PIN, PINE, and IN.

9. Which of these words is in ARMADILLO?

Answer: all of these

The armadillo is protected by an impressive coat of armor, which runs from their heads to their tails. They eat insects, small lizards, snakes, baby birds, mice, and plants.

10. Which of these words is NOT in BLACK PANTHER?

Answer: there

You can also find PANT and HER.

Source: Author Brandy2

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