ANIMALS quiz
Here are sample questions from the ANIMALS category. Think about each answer before revealing it – and then check how you'd do against real players in the app.
Does the platypus have a tail?
- No
- Yes
The platypus's body is covered in dense fur, and its flat, wide tail stores fat as an energy reserve.
Which animal did Linnaeus describe in 1758 as Canis familiaris?
Some classifications treat it as a subspecies of the wolf, Canis lupus familiaris.
Do jackals live in Europe?
- No
- Yes
The golden jackal lives in Europe. For a long time it was found only in the Balkans, but in the 20th century it spread into Central Europe. In Poland, the first individuals were photographed in 2015.
Are horses, donkeys and zebras odd-toed ungulates?
- No
- Yes
Horses, donkeys and zebras are equids – one of only three living families of odd-toed ungulates, alongside tapirs and rhinos. Equids have a horizontal, elongated pupil that widens their field of view in open terrain.
Do polar bears hunt penguins?
- No
- Yes
Polar bears live in the north and penguins in the south of our planet.
What kind of animal is Darwin's Rhinoderma (Rhinoderma darwinii)?
It is a tailless amphibian of the family Rhinodermatidae.
Where does the black swan come from?
It was introduced to New Zealand in 1864. It has also been introduced to Europe and Japan.
What is the substance from the sperm whale's digestive tract that is prized in perfumery called?
Are an elephant's tusks its molars?
- No
- Yes
Tusks are elongated incisors. They grow throughout the animal's life.
What breed of cat do you see in the picture?
How many toes does a horse have on each leg?
1
Do tigers usually hunt in groups or alone?
The adult male is usually solitary and highly territorial. The tiger is an excellent swimmer.
Which bird family does the marabou belong to?
The marabou stork is a large scavenger of the stork family with a wingspan of up to 2.9 m. Because its wings and back look like a cloak, it is called the "undertaker bird". It is increasingly seen at African garbage dumps.
The Indian Runner is a breed of which animal from Southeast Asia?
There are 8 to 10 known varieties of the Indian Runner.
Which country does the Australian Shepherd dog breed come from?
Despite its name, it is an American breed, also called the "Aussie".
Which animals appear on the flag of Mexico?
The eagle is perched on a prickly pear cactus, devouring a snake. According to legend, the Aztecs were to found their capital, Tenochtitlan, at such a place.
Do all cats have fur?
- No
- Yes
Sphynx cats have no fur.
What kind of animal is Pumbaa in "The Lion King"?
His friend is the meerkat Timon.
Do the Eskimos hunt penguins?
- No
- Yes
Eskimo peoples live in the Arctic, while penguins live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. The Inuit traditionally hunted seals, whales and caribou.
Which land animal is the tallest?
It is also the largest ruminant of modern times.
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