How Much Do You Know About Australian Wildlife?

You might know American wildlife pretty well, but are you privy on the kind of wildlife that lives down under? Take these 12 questions and put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

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What sort of behavior do stingrays usually display around humans?
They've very aggressive
They're very docile
They're terrified

Question 2/10

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What's the wingspan of flying foxes?
4 feet
5 feet
3 feet

Question 3/10

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What kind of animal is a cassowary?
A snake
A bird
A rabbit

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Why are death adders so dangerous?
They have great eyesight
They have amazing camoflauge
They're incredibly poisonous

Question 5/10

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According to some reports, to what size can saltwater crocodiles grow?
20 feet
25 feet
30 feet

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Where are you most likely to run into a Bull shark in Australia?
While scuba diving in deep water
In rivers
In lakes

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How many species of funnel-web spiders are there in Australia?
15
40
67
Too many

Question 8/10

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The Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish is referred to as what?
Yellowfish
Greenfish
Blue bottle

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According to experts, what is the most dangerous shark in Australia?
Tiger shark
Bull shark
Great white shark

Question 10/10

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When saltwater crocodiles attack humans, how do the victims usually die?
They're swallowed whole
They drown
They bleed to death
Okay, so Australian wildlife isn't exactly your strong point. Despite this, you demonstrated a solid base knowledge no the wildlife that makes Australia what it is. With a little research and some time, we think that you'll gain a true understanding of what's wild down under!

C+, Australian Apt

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Right!
Well done! While anyone can familiarize themselves with the wildlife in their own land, few know the wildlife native to a land on the other side of the world. We commend you for being well rounded in your quest for wildlife knowledge!

B+, Wildlife Wise

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you possess a truly amazing knowledge on Australian wildlife. Let's be honest, it's not always easy to know the animals native to a land that isn't your home, but you demonstrated that it's definitely possible!

A+, Wildlife Winsome

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Right!
1
What sort of behavior do stingrays usually display around humans?
They've very aggressive
They're very docile
They're terrified
2
What's the wingspan of flying foxes?
4 feet
5 feet
3 feet
3
What kind of animal is a cassowary?
A snake
A bird
A rabbit
4
Why are death adders so dangerous?
They have great eyesight
They have amazing camoflauge
They're incredibly poisonous
5
According to some reports, to what size can saltwater crocodiles grow?
20 feet
25 feet
30 feet
6
Where are you most likely to run into a Bull shark in Australia?
While scuba diving in deep water
In rivers
In lakes
7
How many species of funnel-web spiders are there in Australia?
15
40
67
Too many
8
The Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish is referred to as what?
Yellowfish
Greenfish
Blue bottle
9
According to experts, what is the most dangerous shark in Australia?
Tiger shark
Bull shark
Great white shark
10
When saltwater crocodiles attack humans, how do the victims usually die?
They're swallowed whole
They drown
They bleed to death