Question 1

This exotic critter is the only other member of the giraffe family.  What is it?

Accepted Answer

Okapi

Question 2

These natives of the far north are called reindeer in Europe, but what is it called in North America?

Accepted Answer

Caribou - Yes, Santa's reindeer would be called caribou if they visited their family in Canada and Alaska.

Question 3

This big blue bird is one of the most distinctive members of the parrot family.  What are they called?

Accepted Answer

Hyacinth macaw

Question 4

This cute fella is actually a king of gliding possum native to the Australia/New Guinea area.  What are they called?

Accepted Answer

Sugar glider

Question 5

The koala bear is almost as iconic to Australia as the kangaroo.  What makes it different from other bears?

Accepted Answer

It's not a bear - Nope, koalas are not bears but marsupials.  European settlers mistook koalas as small members of the bear family and the name stuck.

Question 6

This South American critter is the largest rodent species in the world.  What is it?

Accepted Answer

Capybara

Question 7

This little amphibian is rightfully famous among zoologists.  Why?

Accepted Answer

It's poisonous - This an azureus poison-dart frog, native to Suriname and usually weghing about 1/4 oz (8 grams).  Small but potentially deadly.

Question 8

This family of reptiles has a number of unique traits.  Which of these is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

They don't molt - That's a chameleon.  They have lots of odd characteristics, but they molt just like every other reptile.

Question 9

This llama relative is known for its excellent wool.  What is it?

Accepted Answer

Alpaca

Question 10

This parrot relative has some of the most vivid plumage in the avian world.  What is this Australian native's name?

Accepted Answer

Rainbow lorikeet

Question 11

This African feline is known for its long tufted ears.  What's its name?

Accepted Answer

Caracal

Question 12

This arboreal mammal is sometimes called a "honey bear" though it has no relation to the bear family.  What's it's name?

Accepted Answer

Kinkajou

Question 13

This Indonesian reptile is the largest member of the lizard family.  What's its name?

Accepted Answer

Komodo dragon

Question 14

This little critter is native to northern Africa and is the smallest canid in the world.  What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Fennec fox

Question 15

These African relative of the mongoose lives in underground colonies of up to 30 members.  What are they called?

Accepted Answer

Meerkat

Question 16

This relative of the raccoon has a very flexible nose, clever paws, and usually belong to "troops".  What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Coati - The coati (AKA coatimundi) is intelligent, adaptable, and highly social.  It's believed they have even established a naturalized colony in Cumbria, UK.

Question 17

While not the cuddliest of creatures, these amusing little mammals roll into a spiny ball when threatened.  What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Pygmy hedgehog - Not to be confused with its European cousin, pygmy hedgehogs are often kept as pets and once they are used to handling, they often lose their instinct to roll up even when turned on their backs.

Question 18

This spotted cat has a tremendous vertical leap it uses in hunting rather than chasing down its prey.  What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Serval

Question 19

Any fan of the movie Madagascar will know this character.  What's its name?

Accepted Answer

Ring-tailed lemur - King Julien would expect you to get this one right because he's so famous... right?

Question 20

In spite of their remote habitats, snow leopards have been known for centuries to Western zoologists.  What other name were they known by in the West?

Accepted Answer

Ounce - Ounce (or the French *once*) was used commonly by Europeans to refer to this magnificent cat.

Unusual Animals Trivia Quiz: Exotic, Colorful and Rare

2) These natives of the far north are called reindeer in Europe, but what is it called in North America?

3) This big blue bird is one of the most distinctive members of the parrot family. What are they called?

4) This cute fella is actually a king of gliding possum native to the Australia/New Guinea area. What are they called?

5) The koala bear is almost as iconic to Australia as the kangaroo. What makes it different from other bears?

6) This South American critter is the largest rodent species in the world. What is it?

7) This little amphibian is rightfully famous among zoologists. Why?

8) This family of reptiles has a number of unique traits. Which of these is NOT one of them?

9) This llama relative is known for its excellent wool. What is it?

10) This parrot relative has some of the most vivid plumage in the avian world. What is this Australian native's name?

11) This African feline is known for its long tufted ears. What's its name?

12) This arboreal mammal is sometimes called a "honey bear" though it has no relation to the bear family. What's it's name?

13) This Indonesian reptile is the largest member of the lizard family. What's its name?

14) This little critter is native to northern Africa and is the smallest canid in the world. What is it called?

15) These African relative of the mongoose lives in underground colonies of up to 30 members. What are they called?

16) This relative of the raccoon has a very flexible nose, clever paws, and usually belong to "troops". What is it called?

17) While not the cuddliest of creatures, these amusing little mammals roll into a spiny ball when threatened. What is it called?

18) This spotted cat has a tremendous vertical leap it uses in hunting rather than chasing down its prey. What is it called?

19) Any fan of the movie Madagascar will know this character. What's its name?

20) In spite of their remote habitats, snow leopards have been known for centuries to Western zoologists. What other name were they known by in the West?