The Wildlife Quiz

Q1. Orca is the largest dolphin in the world today. It is extremely social and often their society is matriarchal, which is among the most stable in the animal kingdom. How do we better know the Orca?


ans. The Killer Whale

Q2.The sarcosuchus was a large pre-historic creature that used to often hunt down dinosaurs as large as sauropods. How do we better know the sarcosuchus?


ans. The Super Croc

Q3. The name of this reptile is the tamil word for 'elephant-eater.' But ironically, this reptile is not found in either Tamil Nadu or even all of India. Identify this reptile.


ans. Anaconda

Q4. While the nile crocodile is by far the most famous crocodile, it is not the largest. The Indian Gharial is larger than the nile crocodile and is the second largest overall. Which is the largest crocodile in the world?


ans. Saltwater Crocodile

Q5. Sharks are the largest fish species in the world today. However, the largest shark has a very odd name. Although it has a very big mouth, it feeds on plankton, like the most of the creatures whose name it shares. Can you guess its name?


ans. The Whale Shark

Q6. This animal's name is derived from the sanskrit word for "variegated body". It has semi-retractable claws. It is characterised by large nostrils and a large heart and lungs. An identifying feature of this mammal is that it cannot roar. Identify this land mammal.


ans. Cheetah

Q7. From what substance is the name 'elephant' derived (you will associate this thing with elephants)?


ans.Ivory

Q8. Which is the largest species of penguins?


ans.Emperor Penguins

Q9. The "teeth" of whales are semi-permeable. They catch planktons by taking in water (with the planktons in it) and then pushing out the water. What are the "teeth" of whales known as (Clue: it is similar to the name of a car on Indian roads)?


ans. Baleen

Q10. The spiny anteater is one of the two mammals that lay eggs. Which is the other one?



ans. The Duck-billed Platypus