Zoology Questions

What is the study of fishes called?

• Ichthyology

• Mammalogy

• Herpetology

• Ornithology

What is the study of insects called?

• Entomology

• Ornithology

• Herpetology

• Ichthyology

What is the study of amphibians called?

• Herpetology

• Ichthyology

• Mammalogy

• Ornithology

Which of the following animals is a member of the family Ursidae?

• Polar bear

• Giraffe

• Hippopotamus

• Kangaroo

What is the name of the largest species of bear?

• Polar bear

• Brown bear

• Grizzly bear

• Panda bear

Which of the following animals is known for its ability to change color to blend in with its surroundings?

• Chameleon

• Crocodile

• Alligator

• Komodo dragon

Which of the following animals belongs to the family Felidae?

• Lion

• Wolf

• Dolphin

• Elephant

Which of the following animals is a member of the family Mustelidae?

• Otter

• Crocodile

• Rhinoceros

• Hippopotamus

What is the name of the process by which animals shed their outer layer of skin?

• Molting

• Shedding

• Sloughing

• Exfoliation

Which of the following animals is a member of the Canidae family?

• Fox

• Tiger

• Bear

• Gorilla