Animal Quiz

An animal from Madagascar looks like a mix of a cat and a mongoose and is the island's biggest meat-eater.

• A) Fossa

• B) Capybara

Answer explanation

Fossas have long, slender bodies, and their tails are almost as long as their bodies, helping with balance as they navigate the forest canopy.

Biggest rodent in the world, resembling a giant guinea pig, and often found near water in South America.

• A) Fossa

• B) Capybara

Answer explanation

• Adults often weigh between 77 to 150 pounds and they are excellent swimmers.

Slow-moving animal from Latin America hangs upside down from trees to conserve energy.

• A) Sloth

• C) Pink Fairy Armadillo

Answer explanation

They only move about 40 yards a day, which is less than half the length of a football field!

Scaly mammal resembling a pinecone, found in Africa and Asia, and highly sought after for illegal trading.

• A) Pangolin

• B) Spike Rat

Answer explanation

The pangolin is a scaly mammal that resembles a pinecone and is native to Africa and Asia. It is highly sought after for illegal trading due to its scales.

Which animal from Madagascar comes out at night, has big eyes, a bushy tail, and a long finger for finding bugs in trees.

• B) Aye-aye

• C) Maned Wolf

Answer explanation

They have a long, thin middle finger that they use to tap on tree trunks and branches. This "tapping" lets them locate hollow areas where insects might be hiding. Once they find a spot, they use the same finger to fish out the bugs, especially grubs.

Reptile from South Africa curls up like an armadillo when scared.

• Pink Fairy Armadillo

• Armadillo Girdled Lizard

Answer explanation

Most lizards lay eggs, but the armadillo girdled lizard gives birth to live young, usually only one or two at a time. This is unusual among reptiles!

Tiny pink animal from Argentina burrows in sand to stay cool and avoid predators.

• A) Pink Fairy Armadillo

• B) Pangolin

Answer explanation

The Pink Fairy Armadillo is a tiny pink animal native to Argentina that burrows in sand to regulate its temperature and evade predators. The pangolin, while also a burrowing animal, is not native to Argentina.

South American insect has soft, velvety hair and a potent sting.

• A) Fire Bees

• B) Velvet Ants

Answer explanation

Although they’re called “velvet ants,” these insects are actually wasps.

Bird from the Galapagos Islands has a red throat pouch that males puff up to impress females?

• A) Magnificent Frigatebird

• B) Red Puffy

Answer explanation

Frigatebirds can live for at least 25–34 years

Which large bird from New Zealand is flightless and known for its long beak and nocturnal habits?

• Emu

• Kiwi

Answer explanation

Kiwis have large, muscular legs that can make up a third of their body weight. Female kiwis are larger than males and can run faster than humans