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Zoology Basics

Zoology

A collection of easy, fact-based multiple-choice questions covering fundamental zoological knowledge.

animals biology science facts
20 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Aug 27, 2026
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1 Which of the following is a mammal?
  • A Snake
  • B Shark
  • C Whale
  • D Frog
2 What do most birds use to fly?
  • A Fins
  • B Legs
  • C Wings
  • D Gills
3 Which animal is known for its long neck?
  • A Elephant
  • B Giraffe
  • C Lion
  • D Tiger
4 What is the largest land animal?
  • A Hippopotamus
  • B Rhinoceros
  • C African Elephant
  • D Grizzly Bear
5 Which class of animals are cold-blooded and lay eggs?
  • A Mammals
  • B Birds
  • C Reptiles
  • D Amphibians
6 What is the primary diet of a herbivore?
  • A Insects
  • B Meat
  • C Plants
  • D Fish
7 Which insect is famous for producing honey?
  • A Ant
  • B Bee
  • C Butterfly
  • D Dragonfly
8 What is the scientific study of birds called?
  • A Herpetology
  • B Ichthyology
  • C Ornithology
  • D Mammalogy
9 Which animal has a pouch to carry its young?
  • A Kangaroo
  • B Zebra
  • C Gorilla
  • D Penguin
10 What do fish breathe with?
  • A Lungs
  • B Trachea
  • C Gills
  • D Skin
11 Which is a flightless bird?
  • A Eagle
  • B Sparrow
  • C Ostrich
  • D Parrot
12 What is the hard outer shell of an insect called?
  • A Fur
  • B Feathers
  • C Exoskeleton
  • D Scales
13 Which animal is known for its black and white stripes?
  • A Leopard
  • B Cheetah
  • C Tiger
  • D Zebra
14 What do carnivores primarily eat?
  • A Fruits
  • B Vegetables
  • C Meat
  • D Nuts
15 Which animal is famous for its slow movement?
  • A Rabbit
  • B Squirrel
  • C Snail
  • D Gazelle
16 What type of animal is a dolphin?
  • A Fish
  • B Bird
  • C Reptile
  • D Mammal
17 Which of these is an amphibian?
  • A Lizard
  • B Crocodile
  • C Salamander
  • D Turtle
18 What is the scientific study of insects called?
  • A Botany
  • B Zoology
  • C Entomology
  • D Geology
19 Which animal is known for its thick, grey skin and large tusks?
  • A Rhino
  • B Hippo
  • C Elephant
  • D Walrus
20 What do omnivores eat?
  • A Only plants
  • B Only meat
  • C Both plants and meat
  • D Insects
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