Quiz on Wildlife - 9
- Rohit Ramkumar
- Mar 18
- 3 min read
Are you captivated by the incredible wildlife that roams our planet?
The latest quiz by our quizmasters takes you deep into the fascinating world of wild creatures, from the majestic predators of the jungle to the tiny wonders of the rainforest. India’s rich biodiversity is home to some of the most unique and endangered species, each playing a vital role in nature’s balance. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of wildlife, their habitats, and the amazing adaptations that help them survive.
Think you know the wild side of nature?
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1. A dangerous type of which insect gets its name from the port town of Taranto, Italy?
a. Ant
b. Spider
c. Butterfly
d. Bee
2. A familiar sight to people who excel at carnival games, the goldfish is technically a member of what fish family?
a. Shark
b. Characins
c. Carp
d. Rays
3. Identify.
a. Tamaraw
b. Binturong
c. Chevrotain
d. Pangolin
4. Which of these have the longest tongue compared to its body of any mammal in the world?
a. Tube-Lipped Nectar Bat
b. Orange Nectar Bat
c. Thomas's Nectar Bat
d. Banana Bat
5. Which bizarre-looking and unusually adapted animal has the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus?
a. Platypus
b. Echidna
c. Beaver
d. Wombat
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Answers
1. A dangerous type of which insect gets its name from the port town of Taranto, Italy?
a. Ant
b. Spider
c. Butterfly
d. Bee
Did You Know?
The spiders we think of as tarantulas are not really tarantulas at all. In fact, the original tarantula is a relatively small, innocuous wolf spider.
Read more about it in this link.
2. A familiar sight to people who excel at carnival games, the goldfish is technically a member of what fish family?
a. Shark
b. Characins
c. Carp
d. Rays
Did You Know?
A type of carp, goldfish were domesticated nearly 2,000 years ago for use as ornamental fish in ponds and tanks. They were seen as a symbol of luck and fortune, and they could only be owned by members of the Song Dynasty.
Read more about it in this link.
3. Identify.
a. Tamaraw
b. Binturong
c. Chevrotain
d. Pangolin
Did You Know?
The tamaraw, a species of water buffalo is found only on the island of Mindoro. It is critically endangered.
Read more about it in this link.
4. Which of these have the longest tongue compared to its body of any mammal in the world?
a. Tube-Lipped Nectar Bat
b. Orange Nectar Bat
c. Thomas's Nectar Bat
d. Banana Bat
Did You Know?
The tube-lipped nectar bat was first discovered in Ecuador, a country in South America. It has the longest tongue compared to its body of any mammal in the world.
Read more about it in this link.
5. Which bizarre-looking and unusually adapted animal has the scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus?
a. Platypus
b. Echidna
c. Beaver
d. Wombat
Did You Know?
The platypus (also known as the duck-billed platypus) is likely one of the world’s most unusual creatures. Some European naturalists first thought that platypuses were fake because they looked so strange.
Read more about it in this link.
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