General Awareness: Animals Mix quiz

1. Which animal has the scientific name Bufo bufo?
 
a) frog
b) common toad--
c) newt
d) grass snake

The correct answer is b) common toad

2. What playful, semi-aquatic mammal is distinguished for having the thickest fur in the animal kingdom?
 
a) seal
b) sea otter
c) beaver
d) chinchilla

The correct answer is b) sea otter

3. Which large marine mammal is also known as a cachalot?
 
a) Nurse Shark
b) Alligator
c) Beaver
d) Sperm Whale

The correct answer is d) Sperm Whale

4. Which of the following animals is NOT a reptile?
 
a) Alligator
b) Snake
c) Frog--
d) Turtle

The correct answer is c) Frog

5. Consider the magpie. This often maligned bird represents somewhat bad luck in Europe. How is it viewed in some parts of Asia?
 
a) Magpies are evil.
b) It's a sign of good luck.
c) The Magpie is definitely bad luck.
d) Magpies are completely unknown in Asia.

The correct answer is b) It's a sign of good luck.

6. Cows can see colors, except for a specific one. What color are cows not able to see?
 
a) green
b) yellow
c) red
d) brown

The correct answer is c) red

7. Which of the following breeds of dogs is NOT a true terrier?
 
a) Tibetan Terrier
b) Border Terrier
c) Yorkshire Terrier
d) Kerry Blue Terrier

The correct answer is a) Tibetian Terrier

8. Which of these dog breeds does not originate in the Netherlands?
 
a) Stabyhoun
b) Brussels Griffon
c) Drentsche Patrijshond
d) Wetterhoun

The correct answer is b) Brussels Griffon

9. Kina, Uni, whore's eggs, and Sea Hedgehogs are all alternative names for which edible echinoderm?

a) Sand dollars
b) Starfish
c) Sea Urchins
d) Sea Cucumbers

The correct answer is c) Sea Urchins

10. What is the tallest breed of dog?
 
a) Pit Bull
b) Great Dane
c) Irish Wolfhound
d) Scottish Deerhound

The correct answer is c) Irish Wolfhound