Animals Quiz for Children: Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Why does a hippo need big teeth?

to eat more.

so it can snap its teeth.

to defend itself against crocodiles

2. Which mammal is the fastest?

cheetah

wolf

horse

3. Which animal is the tallest?

camel

giraffe

cow

4. Which animal has the longest antlers?

deer

rhinoceros

goat

5. Which animal lays eggs?

hare

fox

platypus

6. Which animal pretends to be dead when defending itself?

bear

wolf

possum

7. What purpose do beavers fell trees for?

build a house

build a dam

float trees down the river

8. Which animal was the first to go into space?

rooster

dog

cat

9. Why does a tiger need stripes?

it's fashionable

to distinguish itself from a giraffe

for camouflage

10. What animal rescues wayfarers in the snowy Alps?

an Airedale terrier dog

Saint Bernard dog

Pekinese dog

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