Trivia Quiz on African Wildlife
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made nature and geography-places quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Test your knowledge of Africa’s incredible wildlife, from towering giraffes to stealthy big cats and remarkable birds. A mix of fun facts and tricky tidbits will challenge animal lovers of all levels.
From the thundering charge of wildebeest to the statue-still stance of the shoebill, this group quiz celebrates the most fascinating creatures across Africa’s savannas, wetlands, and forests. Expect rapid-fire questions on animal IDs, behaviors, superlatives, and oddball facts—perfect for team play, classroom challenges, wildlife club nights, or a lively icebreaker at your next meeting. It’s designed for groups on virtual calls or live gatherings, so it works great on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more. Mix seasoned nature buffs with curious newcomers, split into teams, and keep score between rounds—several questions even flag leaderboard moments to ramp up the tension. Whether you’re hosting a travel night, planning a fundraiser, or just want a fun family showdown, this trivia brings the spirit of the African wild straight to your screen.
1. What is the food of the secretary bird
A) Snakes
B) Mice
C) Frogs
D) Fish
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2. A primate called a Galago has what more common name
A) Bush Baby
B) Potto
C) Lemur
D) Marmoset
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3. How long is a giraffe's tongue
A) 18 inches
B) 20 inches
C) 24 inches
D) 21 inches
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4. Small graceful antelope
A) Kudu
B) Gazelle
C) Springbok
D) Impala
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5. What is a group of this animal called: Baboons
A) Pack
B) Band
C) Troop
D) Congress
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6. What fruits do Elephants eat to get pissed ( ferment inside )
A) Mango
B) Banana
C) Marula
D) Papaya
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7. What Is Another Name For The Wildebeest?
A) Antelope
B) Gazelle
C) Buffalo
D) A Gnu
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8. A South African __________ can grow to be 35 inches (90 cm) in length _ longer than your arm.
A) Python
B) Chameleon
C) Giraffe
D) Bullfrog
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9. Which Has The Larger Ears: The African Or The Indian Elephant?
A) The Indian Elephant
B) The African
C) The Asian Elephant
D) Both have ears of the same size
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10. Hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than all the lions, elephants, and water buffalo combined, usually by __________
A) Drowning
B) Trampling
C) Biting
D) Goring with tusks
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11. The shoebill __________, native to Africa, is often compared to a statue. The bird will stand perfectly still for long periods waiting for fish to come to surface in the water.
A) Heron
B) Crane
C) Stork
D) Pelican
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12. Which is the largest African bird of prey?
A) Martial eagle
B) Verreaux's eagle
C) Tawny eagle
D) Lammergeyer
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13. The __________ eagle of Africa hunts over a territory of 250 square miles a day.
A) Bateleur
B) Martial eagle
C) Crowned eagle
D) African fish eagle
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14. A __________ in the wild usually makes no more than 20 kills a year.
A) Lion
B) Tiger
C) Leopard
D) Cheetah
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15. As what is a giraffe also known?
A) Camelopard
B) Okapi
C) Long-necked antelope
D) Giraffe
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16. This ugly creature has patches of red on his rear-end.
A) Baboon
B) Rhesus macaque
C) Chimpanzee
D) Mandrill
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17. What Type Of Creature Is An Aardvark?
A) A reptile
B) A rodent
C) A marsupial
D) An Anteater (Edentata)
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18. When a __________ exerts itself, gets angry, or stays out of the water for too long, it exudes red, sweatlike mucus through its skin.
A) Hippopotamus
B) Elephant
C) Alligator
D) Giraffe
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