CategoryAnimal Trivia

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Animal Trivia Questions and Quizzes

Hairy, feathery or scaly, animals tend to bring out the gentleness or bravado in people. People like knowing about them whether they are cute and cuddly or vast and scary. To many children, animals are characters from their favorite stories. To many adults, animals are precious parts of this fragile world we live in and worthy of preservation. There is a tremendous amount of little-known facts about animals great and small, and knowing these details will be a fun way to spend time with people you like while helping each other learn something new every time. Test your trivia knowledge or become a quiz master with these challenging animal trivia questions with answers.

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Do mosquitoes have teeth?

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Do mosquitoes have teeth?
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No.
There is a rumor of mosquito having teeth because a mosquito has 47 sharp edges on its tip of his proboscis that is used to help it cut through skin and even layers of clothing. But unlike human teeth, these edges are not used to chew food.

What is the fastest dog breed?

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What is the fastest dog breed?
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Greyhound.
Greyhounds make up the fastest dog in the world. According to the Minnesota chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, these canines can run up to 45 miles per hour (72 km/h)! The only land animal that is faster than the Greyhound is the cheetah.

How many breeds of dog exist worldwide?

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How many breeds of dog exist worldwide?
140.
Incorrect.
340.
Correct!
According to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Organization), there are approximately 340 known types of dog breeds worldwide. The primary breed types are guard dogs, companion dogs, herding dogs, working dogs, and hunting dogs even though there are many other subtypes.
540.
Incorrect.