How well do you know the animal kingdom?
Animals are full of surprises. An octopus has three hearts and blue blood, a platypus is a mammal that lays eggs, and the fastest animal on land can only keep up its top speed for a few seconds. Our animal quiz mixes questions on mammals, birds, sea creatures and spiders, from the biggest to the smallest.
Some questions test what you know, others test what you think you know: goldfish memory, penguins at the North Pole, whales that are supposed to be fish. After every answer you see the correct one and an extra fact, so even a wrong answer teaches you something.
Animal trivia questions with answers
What is a group of lions called?
Pride. Lions are the only big cats that live in groups; a pride is usually made up of related females, their cubs and a few males.
What is a baby kangaroo called?
Joey. At birth it's about the size of a jellybean, and it spends its first months in its mother's pouch.
Which of these animals is a marsupial?
Koala. Despite the nickname "koala bear," it isn't a bear: like kangaroos, it carries its young in a pouch.
Which of these mammals lays eggs?
Platypus. Along with the echidnas, it's one of the only mammals that lay eggs, a group called monotremes.
Do goldfish have a memory of only three seconds?
No. Experiments show goldfish can remember things for months, and can even be trained to respond to sounds or colors.
Does a cow's stomach have four compartments?
Yes. They're called the rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum, and they let cows digest tough grass.
More animal questions
What is the tallest animal in the world?
The giraffe. Males can reach about 18 feet (5.5 meters), and their legs alone are taller than most people.
Which animal has the longest pregnancy?
The African elephant. A pregnancy lasts about 22 months, almost two years.
What is a group of crows called?
A murder. The name goes back to the late Middle Ages, when many animal groups got colorful collective nouns.
Which continent has no native snakes?
Antarctica. It's far too cold for reptiles, which depend on outside heat to keep their bodies warm.
Are bats blind?
No. All bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes to find their way in the dark.
Two ways to play
- Classic: one question, four answers, and the faster you find the right one, the higher your grade.
- Yes or No: one statement, true or false. It's where the most famous animal myths hide.
Frequently asked questions
How many animal quizzes are there?
Twenty, in two modes: twelve Classic quizzes with four answers and eight Yes or No quizzes. We add new ones over time.
Is the animal quiz free?
Yes, and you can play without signing up. A free account saves your score and puts you on the leaderboard.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. The questions are about well-known animals, and every answer comes with a short explanation, so it also works for learning.
Where to go next
Try the science quiz for more questions about the natural world, or test yourself on everything with the General Knowledge Quiz. Scoring, timers and hints are explained in the quiz guide.