As dedicated animal lovers, we adore learning more about all the critters that inhabit our world. And answering animal trivia questions is a super fun way to do it. Are you an animal novice or an expert? Try our animal trivia and find out.
Marvelous Mammals Trivia Questions & Answers
We adore mammals — our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. These animal trivia questions and answers range from easy to difficult so anyone can test their knowledge and learn a little something along the way.
What is the largest land mammal in the world?
African elephant
Which type of monkeys are the smallest?
Pygmy marmosets
What is the only flying mammal?
The bat
What types of animals are llamas and alpacas?
Camels
What is the gestation period of an elephant?
22 months
What type of animal is the capybara?
A rodent
What are marsupial infants called?
Joeys
Red pandas are members of which animal family?
Raccoons
What do whales spout out of their blowholes?
Air
What are civet secretions used to make?
Perfume
What is the slowest land mammal?
The three-toed sloth
What mammal has the strongest bite in the world?
Hippopotamus
What color is yak’s milk right after they calf?
Pink
Remarkable Reptile Trivia Questions & Answers
Just because they're cold-blooded doesn't mean reptiles aren't lovable. Try our animal trivia questions about reptiles and see how much you know.
What is the purpose of scales on reptiles?
Protection
What is the largest reptile on the planet?
Saltwater crocodile
What process allows a lizard to regrow a lost tail?
Blastema-based regeneration
Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?
On the beach
What type of animal is a red-eared slider?
A turtle
What type of snake is the largest in the world?
Anaconda
What do chameleons do to regulate their body temperature?
Change color
How long can a crocodile go without eating?
A year
What type of lizard that walks on water is also known as the Jesus Christ lizard?
Plumed basilisk
What is the study of reptiles called?
Herpetology
How many eyes does an iguana have?
3
Astounding Amphibian Trivia Questions & Answers
They live on land and water, which makes them absolutely astounding by nature. Our trivia questions will help you discover how much you know about these amazing creatures.
What are the three main types of amphibians?
Frogs & toads, salamanders & newts, and caecilians
What type of frog is the largest in the world?
The Goliath frog
What type of salamander has the longest lifespan?
Blind salamander
What type of frog doesn’t have lungs?
Bornean flat-headed frog
What is the largest amphibian in the world?
Chinese giant salamander
What type of amphibian is a newt?
It’s a salamander.
Which has teeth — toads or frogs?
Frogs
What is the larval stage of frogs called?
Tadpoles
Are amphibians cold-blooded or warm-blooded?
Cold-blooded
Where must all amphibians live to survive?
In a moist environment
Questions & Answers About Animal Groups
From a pride of lions to a concavation of eagles, some of the official group names for animals make a ton of sense, some are a little strange, and some are downright funny. So brush up on your names for groups of animals and answer our trivia questions.
What do you call a group of crows?
A murder
What do you call a group of baboons?
A troupe
What do you call a group of caterpillars?
An army
What do you call a group of boars?
A sounder
What do you call a group of donkeys?
A drove
What do you call a group of jaguars?
A shadow
What do you call a group of hyenas?
A cackle
What do you call a group of grasshoppers?
A cloud
What do you call a group of stingrays?
A fever
What do you call a group of skunks?
A stench
Trivia Questions and Answers About Animals in Pop Culture
We love a good book, movie, or TV show that features an adorable animal. From cartoons to Broadway hits, animals pop up everywhere. How well do you know your animal pop culture?
What kind of dog is Scooby Doo?
What type of animal was responsible for the sounds made by the dolphin in the television show Flipper?
Kookaburras
Were the Snakes on a Plane real or CGI?
They were real.
What dog breed was Eddie from Frasier?
Jack Russel terrier
What dog breed was Toto from The Wizard of Oz?
Brindle cairn terrier
What’s the name of the rat in Charlotte’s Web?
Templeton
What’s the name of the donkey in Animal Farm?
Benjamin
What was Grumpy Cat’s real name?
Tardar Sauce
Which cat is the magical cat in the Broadway show Cats?
Mr. Mistoffelees
How many different pigs played Babe in the movie?
48
What type of whale was Moby Dick?
White sperm whale
Beautiful Birds Trivia Questions & Answers
From the tiniest bird to the one with the largest wingspan in the world, our bird trivia questions and answers lend insight into these amazing creatures.
Which bird has the largest wingspan?
Wandering albatross
When it gets very cold, hummingbirds are able to protect themselves by going into what?
Torpor
What is the smallest bird in the world?
The bee hummingbird
How much water can an American white pelican hold in its bill?
3 gallons
What is a group of birds flying together in synch called?
A murmuration
What is the fold of flesh that hangs from a turkey’s throat called?
A wattle
What type of birds are doves?
Pigeons
What bird can fly the fastest?
Peregrine falcon
What species of penguin is the largest?
Emperor penguins
What makes flamingos pink?
Their diet
What kind of beak do all birds of prey have?
Hooked
Insect & Other Creepy Crawlies Trivia Questions & Answers
We know spiders aren't insects (they're arachnids), but they're creepy crawlies. Test your knowledge of the bug kingdom.
What on houseflies is about 10 million times more sensitive than the human tongue?
Their feet
What is silk made from?
Silkworm cocoons
What’s the difference between millipedes and centipedes?
Millipedes have two sets of legs per body segment. Centipedes have one.
What is the study of bugs called?
Entomology
What bugs were the first living creatures to be sent into space?
Fruit flies
How many eyes do caterpillars have?
12
What butterflies have the longest migration?
The painted lady
Which insects are the fastest runners?
Cockroaches
How far away can you hear male cicadas?
¼ mile
Which type of insect has lived on Earth the longest?
Cockroaches
How many eyes do spiders have?
8
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Fantastic Fish Trivia Questions & Answers
Underwater worlds are mysterious and full of all kinds of interesting creatures. What do you know about fish?
What are fish gills used for?
Getting oxygen from the water
Why do eels emit electric shocks?
To detect prey and navigate
What species of fish is the most poisonous?
Pufferfish
What are fish called before they reach adulthood?
Fry
What is the largest species of fish?
Whale sharks
What do sharks have that other fish don’t?
Eyelids
What type of fish produces the most eggs?
Ocean sunfish
What species of fish is the fastest?
Sailfish
Salmon are anadromous. What does that mean?
They can migrate between saltwater and freshwater.
What differentiates the opah from what we know about other fish?
Opah are warm-blooded.
Pet Trivia Questions & Answers
Dogs and cats live beside humans, so there's a good chance we know a lot about them. Our trivia questions test your knowledge about humanity's closest companions.
What country of the world has more pet dogs than any other?
The United States
How do dogs sweat?
Through their paws
What breed of dog can’t bark?
Basenji
What type of cat has no tail?
Manx
What do cats use their tails for?
Balance and communication
How many sets of eyelids do cats have?
Two
How many bones do cats have?
230
What is the purpose of a cat’s whiskers?
Navigation
Do cats dream?
Yes
What breed of dogs is the fastest?
Greyhounds
What is the most common command people train their dogs?
Sit
What sense don’t puppies have when they’re born?
Hearing
Trivia About Baby Animal Names
They're super adorable, and they have cute or interesting names. Just like a human baby is called an infant (as are monkeys and gorillas), baby animals have different names than their adult counterparts.
What is a baby alpaca called?
A cria
What is a baby cicada called?
A nymph
What type of animal baby is a leptocephal?
An eel
What’s the term for a baby fox?
A kit
What’s a baby hare called?
A leveret
What is the term for a baby jellyfish?
Ephyn
What’s the term for a baby otter?
Pup
What are baby oysters called?
Spat
What's a baby platypus called?
Puggle
What is a cygnet?
A baby swan
Animal Trivia for Animal Lovers
How did you do? Chances are, if you love animals as much as we do, you did okay. And while some of our animal trivia questions were expert level, we hope you learned a little and developed even more appreciation for the amazing animal kingdom.
