Trivia Quiz on Animal Taxonomy

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A ready-made nature and science quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)

See how the Trivia Quiz on Animal Taxonomy will look in your virtual or in-person event

Choose your platform

Duplicate & customize this quiz

Loading…

Test your knowledge of animal taxonomy, collective nouns, and species facts in a lively, team-friendly challenge. From cete of badgers to dromedaries and terrapins, this quiz blends classification with fun creature trivia.

Welcome to Animal Taxonomy, a fast-paced group quiz that explores how living creatures are named, grouped, and identified—plus the quirky terms that make zoology unforgettable. Perfect for classrooms, science clubs, office icebreakers, family game nights, or livestreams and virtual meetups, it plays great on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, and more. Use it for a quick 10–20 minute round or combine with other sets for a longer trivia session. Expect accessible multiple-choice questions that let newcomers jump in while giving enthusiasts plenty to brag about.

1. Which group of animals are called a cete

A) Badgers

B) Beavers

C) Wolves

D) Otters

--

2. Biology: In Linnaean classifcation, the group which comes directly under Kingdom.

A) Division

B) Class

C) Phylum

D) Order

--

3. A young what can be called a Boyet, Eyas or Nyas

A) Falcon

B) Eagle

C) Osprey

D) Hawk

--

4. Are barnacles plant life or animals

A) Plants

B) Animals

C) Algae

D) Fungi

--

5. What name is given to the group of animals that eat meat

A) Herbivores

B) Omnivores

C) Carnivores

D) Detritivores

--

6. Slugs and snails belong to which class of molluscs

A) Gastropods

B) Bivalvia

C) Cephalopoda

D) Polyplacophora

--

7. What is another name for a spiny anteater

A) Platypus

B) Aardvark

C) Ant-eater

D) Echidna

--

8. A one-humped camel is called a _________.

A) Dromedary

B) Bactrian camel

C) Llama

D) Alpaca

--

9. The "canebrake", "timber" and "pygmy" are types of what?

A) Cobras

B) Rattlesnake

C) Boa constrictors

D) Copperheads

--

10. A terrapin is a type of _________.

A) Turtle

B) Lizard

C) Frog

D) Snake

--

11. Of What Is A Jenny The Female?

A) Horses

B) Mules

C) Donkeys

D) Zebras

--

12. What Type Of Bird Is A Teal

A) Goose

B) Duck

C) Swan

D) Pelican

--

13. What type of animal is a wallaby

A) Koala

B) Kangaroo

C) Wombat

D) Emu

--

What is QuizWithStreamAlive?

QuizWithStreamAlive is a set of ready-made quiz templates you can duplicate and run in your own live sessions. It’s built on StreamAlive, so you’ll create (or auto-create) a StreamAlive account to use them. Almost everything is free to start. Your audience doesn’t need to sign up or go anywhere else. quizzes run directly inside Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms via their chat.

How does it work in a live session?

Click Duplicate Template on any quiz you like. This creates/opens your StreamAlive account with the quiz inside it. Connect StreamAlive to where you’re hosting (Zoom/Meet/Teams/YouTube/Twitch/Kick/Airmeet/LinkedIn Live, etc.). Start the session: questions flow through chat, responses are captured instantly, and scores/answers update live. No installs for participants.

Do participants need to create accounts?

No. Only the host needs a StreamAlive account. Participants simply use the meeting/stream chat (Zoom, Meet, Teams, etc.). No app installs, no logins, no separate links.

What is QuizWithStreamAlive?

QuizWithStreamAlive is a set of ready-made quiz templates you can duplicate and run in your own live sessions. It’s built on StreamAlive, so you’ll create (or auto-create) a StreamAlive account to use them. Almost everything is free to start. Your audience doesn’t need to sign up or go anywhere else. quizzes run directly inside Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms via their chat.

How does it work in a live session?

Click Duplicate Template on any quiz you like. This creates/opens your StreamAlive account with the quiz inside it. Connect StreamAlive to where you’re hosting (Zoom/Meet/Teams/YouTube/Twitch/Kick/Airmeet/LinkedIn Live, etc.). Start the session: questions flow through chat, responses are captured instantly, and scores/answers update live. No installs for participants.

Do participants need to create accounts?

No. Only the host needs a StreamAlive account. Participants simply use the meeting/stream chat (Zoom, Meet, Teams, etc.). No app installs, no logins, no separate links.

Where can I use it, Zoom, Meet, Teams, in-person, or hybrid?

Pretty much anywhere you host: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn Live, YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Airmeet, and more. Works for remote, hybrid, and in-person events: the interaction runs through the platform’s chat, so your audience stays exactly where they already are.

How is QuizWithStreamAlive related to StreamAlive?

StreamAlive is the engine; QuizWithStreamAlive is the curated library of quiz templates on top of it. You get StreamAlive’s reliable, real-time chat integration and scale, while starting fast with prebuilt quizzes you can run immediately.

Can I bring my own questions, add branding, and get results?

Yes. After you hit Duplicate Template, the quiz lands in your StreamAlive account where you can: Edit or add questions and answers Control timings, scoring, and reveals Branding: add your logo and advanced branding on paid plans (running quizzes is free to start) Results: view scores live and access results in your StreamAlive account for recap or prizes.

Where can I use it, Zoom, Meet, Teams, in-person, or hybrid?

Pretty much anywhere you host: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn Live, YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Airmeet, and more. Works for remote, hybrid, and in-person events: the interaction runs through the platform’s chat, so your audience stays exactly where they already are.

How is QuizWithStreamAlive related to StreamAlive?

StreamAlive is the engine; QuizWithStreamAlive is the curated library of quiz templates on top of it. You get StreamAlive’s reliable, real-time chat integration and scale, while starting fast with prebuilt quizzes you can run immediately.

Can I bring my own questions, add branding, and get results?

Yes. After you hit Duplicate Template, the quiz lands in your StreamAlive account where you can: Edit or add questions and answers Control timings, scoring, and reveals Branding: add your logo and advanced branding on paid plans (running quizzes is free to start) Results: view scores live and access results in your StreamAlive account for recap or prizes.