FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

"J" Critters Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about animals that begin with the letter "J". Let's give it a try!

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
398,097

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
687

Last 3 plays: matthewpokemon (9/10), Kat1982 (5/10), Yowser (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of this wild dog? Hint

Jacko

Jambalaya

Junco

Jackal

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. In which continent would you find this jay? Hint

Europe

North America

Australia

Asia

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. What do you call this aquatic animal? Hint

Jellyfish

Jamfish

Jerryfish

Jarfish

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of this small bird? Hint

Johnny

Jacka

Jilky

Junco

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What is the largest cat in South America? Hint

Jagan

Jagged

Jigger

Jaguar

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. This animal is known as a jerboa.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of this animal? Hint

Joelrabbit

Johnrabbit

Jackrabbit

Jillrabbit

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. This bird is called a jackdaw.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What is another name for the eyra?

Hint

Jerboam

Jagher

Jaguarundi

Jana

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Where might you find the jabiru in the wild? Hint

South America

Asia

Europe

Africa

Most Recent Scores

Apr 26 2024 : matthewpokemon: 9/10
Apr 13 2024 : Kat1982: 5/10
Apr 11 2024 : Yowser: 8/10
Apr 09 2024 : toddruby96: 9/10
Mar 25 2024 : turaguy: 9/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 212: 8/10
Feb 28 2024 : Kwizzard: 8/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 73: 7/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of this wild dog?

Answer: Jackal

The jackal is a wild dog that is a predator of small animals and a scavenger of anything dead. They live in groups that consist of a breeding pair and their children. They hunt alone or in pairs.

2. In which continent would you find this jay?

Answer: North America

The jay is a member of the crow family and there are several types of jay including the blue jay. It generally eats nuts and insects. Both parents raise the young and they leave home at about two months of age.

3. What do you call this aquatic animal?

Answer: Jellyfish

This is a jellyfish. They have an umbrella-shaped head which is known as their bell. They have long tentacles with which they hunt and use to protect themselves. In some Asian countries they are eaten as a delicacy.

4. What is the name of this small bird?

Answer: Junco

The junco is a small North American bird. They feed on insects and seeds. These birds often nest on the ground or very low in trees. There are a number of species.

5. What is the largest cat in South America?

Answer: Jaguar

The jaguar is a large cat that feasts on anything it can catch. It swims very well and runs at high speed. It features largely in the area's religions.

6. This animal is known as a jerboa.

Answer: True

This is a jerboa, a desert dwelling rodent. They hop around the deserts of Africa and some parts of Asia. Their long ears give them an excellent sense of hearing. They eat plant parts and occasionally insects.

7. What is the name of this animal?

Answer: Jackrabbit

This animal is called a jackrabbit. It usually lives in mixed shrub-grassland terrains. It has extra-long ears and eats shrubs and grass. It does not migrate and the mother only stays with the young while she nurses them.

8. This bird is called a jackdaw.

Answer: False

This bird is called a jacana. It is a wading bird found in tropical regions of the world. Males incubate the eggs and are smaller than the females. They eat insects and small aquatic animals.

9. What is another name for the eyra?

Answer: Jaguarundi

The jaguarundi is a smaller wild cat that is seen in the South America and occasionally is southern North America. The jaguarundi has short legs, an elongated body, and a long tail. They eat small mammals and reptiles.

10. Where might you find the jabiru in the wild?

Answer: South America

The jabiru is found in South America and occasionally in the southwestern US. It is one of the tallest and largest birds in its habitat. They build their nests around the water where they feed on fish, mollusks, and small mammals.

Source: Author dcpddc478

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor NatalieW before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.