Do You Know What Continent These Animals Are Native To?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
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Do You Know What Continent These Animals Are Native To?
Image: Wiki Commons by Matěj Baťha

About This Quiz

Are you ready to take a walk on the wild side?

Everyone knows about horses, chickens, and cows, but do you know just how diverse the animal kingdom truly is? There are millions of known animal species in the world, and every year there are hundreds, if not thousands, more animal species being discovered. 

When it comes to the seven continents - North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica - it has been observed that each of them have varying levels of diversity. In addition to this, there are quite a lot of animal species that are actually endemic to specific continents and regions, meaning that they cannot be naturally found outside of these locations. Examples of these would be the red kangaroo, the bald eagle, the cheetah, and the emperor penguin. 

In this quiz we've gathered a wide range of animals and ensured that there is a representative handful from each continent. It is now up to you to see if you have what it takes to correctly match them to the continent that they reside in! So, without further ado, let's jump right into this wild quiz and get started!

Bengal Tiger
Wiki Commons by Charles J Sharp
On which continent can the Bengal tiger be found?
Asia
Australia
North America
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Bengal tiger is an endangered species of large wild cat that can be found in the Indian subcontinent. It is an apex predator and also the national animal of India.

Koala
Pixabay / Pexels
The cute koala makes its home in which of these continents?
North America
Antarctica
Australia
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The koala is a species of marsupial that is endemic to Australia. They have been observed to sleep as much as 20 hours a day and their diets consists mainly of eucalyptus plants.

Italian Wolf
Pixabay / Pexels
Do you know which of these continents contains the native habitat of the Italian wolf?
South America
Africa
Australia
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Italian wolf is a subspecies of grey wolf that, as its name suggests, can be found in the Italian Peninsula. Their pack size usually ranges from two to seven members.

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Common Ostrich
Wiki Commons by Charles J Sharp
Which of these continents serves as the home for the common ostrich?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The common ostrich is a flightless bird that can be found in throughout Africa. It holds the distinction of being the largest species of bird in the world and it also holds the record for fastest land speed of any bird.

Greater Rhea
Wiki Commons by Sanjay Acharya
The greater rhea can be found on which of these continents?
Asia
South America
Australia
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The greater rhea is a species of large bird that can be found in the eastern reaches of South America. While they are incapable of flight, they do use their wings to maintain their balance while running.

Platypus
Wiki Commons by Heinrich Harder
Do you know which continent serves as the home of the strange platypus ?
South America
Antarctica
Africa
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The platypus is a semiaquatic mammal that can be found in eastern Australia. It is notable for being one of a small number of mammals (order monotremata) that actually lay eggs.

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Spectacled Bear
Wiki Commons by Dave Pape
Can you identify the native continent of the spectacled bear?
Europe
South America
Australia
Antarctica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The spectacled bear is a large terrestrial mammal that can be found in northern and western South America. They are categorized as vulnerable and are notable for being the last remaining short-faced bear species.

Imperial Zebra
Wiki Commons by Yinan Chen
What is the name of the continent that the imperial zebra calls its home?
Africa
Australia
South America
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The imperial zebra is a large equid that can be found in parts of eastern Africa including Kenya. It is classified as being endangered, with a drastic population decline in the last few decades.

Montseny Brook Newt
Wiki Commons by Benny Trapp
Which of the continents listed here does the Montseny brook newt call home?
North America
Europe
South America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Montseny brook newt is a species of salamander that can be found in the Montseny mountain range in Spain, as its name suggests. It has been classified as being critically endangered.

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King Cobra
Wiki Commons by RedGazelle15
The king cobra's native habitat can be found on which continent?
Australia
North America
Africa
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The king cobra is a species of venomous snake that can be found in India and parts of Southeast Asia. It is notable for being the national reptile of India and it is a symbolic creature in the historical culture of the region.

North American Beaver
Wiki Commons by Ryan Hodnett
On which continent can this species of beaver be found?
Asia
North America
Australia
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The North American beaver is a species of large rodent that can be found in Canada and the United States of America. It is perhaps most notable for being the national animal of Canada.

Weddell Seal
Wiki Commons by Samuel Blanc
The Weddell seal makes its home in which of these continents?
Antarctica
Australia
North America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Weddell seal is a species of semiaquatic mammal that can be found in Antarctica. Their name is a reference to James Weddell, a British sealing captain who discovered them in the 1820s.

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Japanese Macaque
Wiki Commons by Yosemite
Do you know which of these continents contains the native habitat of the Japanese macaque?
Antarctica
Europe
Asia
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Japanese macaque is an Old World monkey that is endemic to Japan. They are notable for their relatively high intelligence and their complex community configurations.

Spotted Hyena
Wiki Commons by Charles J Sharp
Which of these continents serves as the home of the spotted hyena?
Antarctica
Africa
South America
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The spotted hyena is a feliform carnivore that can be found in throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their callous reputation, they are actually one of the most highly social carnivores in the world (with quite possibly the largest group sizes of all carnivores).

Leopard Seal
Wiki Commons by Andrew Shiva
The leopard seal can be found on which of these continents?
South America
Africa
Antarctica
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The leopard seal is a species of semiaquatic mammal that is native to Antarctic waters. It terms of size, it is notable for being the second-largest species of seal in the region.

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Bactrian Camel
Wiki Commons by Bernard Gagnon
Do you know which continent serves as the home of the hardy Bactrian camel?
Australia
North America
Antarctica
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Bactrian camel is a species of large mammal that can be found in steppes of Central Asia. Its strength and hardy nature have led to its use as a pack animal for countless years in the region.

Toco Toucan
Wiki Commons by gipe25
Can you identify the native continent of the toco toucan?
Africa
Australia
South America
Antarctica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The toco toucan is a species of fruit-loving bird that can be found in South America. It is notable for being the largest species of toucan and out of all living birds, it also has the largest bill in relation to body size.

Crabeater Seal
Wiki Commons by Liam Quinn
What is the name of the continent that the crabeater seal calls its home?
Antarctica
Africa
Asia
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The crabeater seal is a species of semiaquatic mammal that can be found in Antarctic waters. Its primary source of food is the plentiful Antarctic krill that can be found throughout its habitat.

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Mexican Kingsnake
Wiki Commons by William Szilveszter (www.szilveszter.ca) (Lokheed at en.wikipedia)
Which of the continents listed here does the Mexican kingsnake call home?
Europe
Antarctica
Asia
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Mexican kingsnake is a colubrid snake that can be found in Mexico and North America, particularly throughout the Sonoran Desert. They are relatively resistant to venom but they lack any of their own, instead using their strong body to asphyxiate their prey.

Gaur
Wiki Commons by PJeganathan
The gaur's native habitat can be found on which continent?
Asia
Antarctica
North America
Europe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The gaur is a grazing animal that can be found in parts of Southeast Asia and South Asia. It holds the distinction of being the largest bovine in the world.

Bobcat
Wiki Commons by Calibas
On which continent can the bobcat be found?
Australia
South America
Asia
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The bobcat is a predatory species of cat that can be found throughout North America. They are relatively small, being only twice the size of the average domestic cat.

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Ross Seal
Wiki Commons by Frank Hurley
The Ross seal makes its home in which of these continents?
South America
Antarctica
Europe
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ross seal is a semiaquatic mammal that can be found in Antarctica. It is notable for being the smallest seal in its native region and the only member of their genus.

Piranha
Wiki Commons by Greg Hume
Do you know which of these continents contains the native habitat of the piranha?
Africa
Australia
Europe
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The piranha is a freshwater fish that can be found in South America. While they are technically omnivores, they have earned a reputation worldwide as being extremely deadly predators.

Emu
Wiki Commons by Benjamint444
Which of these continents serves as the home for the emu?
Europe
Australia
North America
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The emu is a flightless bird that can be found in mainland Australia. It holds the distinction of being the second largest species of bird in the world.

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Common Chimpanzee
Wiki Commons by USAID Africa Bureau
The common chimpanzee can be found on which of these continents?
Africa
Asia
South America
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The common chimpanzee is a great ape that can be found in parts of Africa. They are prolific users of simple tools and one of the closest living relatives to modern humans.

Emperor Penguin
Wiki Commons by Christopher Michel
Do you know which continent serves as the home of the emperor penguin?
Asia
Australia
Antarctica
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The emperor penguin is a larges species of bird that can be found in Antarctica. While they are incapable of flight, they are notable for being extremely skilled swimmers.

Llama
Wiki Commons by Johann "nojhan" Dréo
Can you identify the native continent of the llama?
Australia
North America
South America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The llama is a domesticated grazing animal that can be found in South America. Both their domestication and characteristics are very similar to the camels of Africa and Asia; a fact that is fitting since they belong to the same biological family.

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Huntsman Spider
Wiki Commons by JonRichfield
What is the name of the continent that the Sydney huntsman spider calls its home?
Africa
Australia
Asia
North America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Sydney huntsman spider is a species of arachnid that can be found in Australia (as their name suggests). They are notable for being one of the largest huntsman species in Australia.

Goliath Beetle
Wiki Commons by Didier Descouens
Which of the continents listed here does the Goliath beetle call home?
Africa
South America
Antarctica
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Goliath beetle is a genus of insects that can be found in tropical habitats in Africa. They hold the distinction of being some of the largest insects in the world, surpassing lengths of 4 inches.

Perentie
Wiki Commons by SeanMack
The perentie's native habitat can be found on which continent?
South America
North America
Australia
Antarctica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The perentie is a monitor lizard that can be found in arid areas of Australia. Able to reach over 8 feet in length, it is the fourth-largest lizard in the world.

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Bald Eagle
Wiki Commons by Andy Morffew
On which continent can the bald eagle be found?
Asia
North America
South America
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The bald eagle is a bird of prey that can be found in throughout North America, primarily the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is one of the most symbolic animals in the United States and the official national animal of the country.

Cheetah
Wiki Commons by Charles J Sharp
The cheetah makes its home in which of these continents?
North America
Europe
South America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The cheetah is a large wild cat that can be found throughout Africa. It is a prolific hunter and holds the record for being the fastest land animal in the world.

Doctor Bird
Wiki Commons by Charles J Sharp
Do you know which of these continents contains the native habitat of the doctor bird?
Europe
Australia
North America
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The doctor bird is a species of hummingbird that is endemic to Jamaica. It is also known as the red-billed streamertail and is the national bird of Jamaica.

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Amazon River Dolphin
Wiki Commons by Michelle Bender
Which of these continents serves as the home for the Amazon river dolphin?
Australia
Africa
Europe
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Amazon river dolphin is an aquatic mammal that can be found in the Amazon basin and surrounding areas. It is notable for being the largest species of river dolphin in the world.

Kangaroo
Wiki Commons by Rileypie
This animal can be found on which continent?
Asia
Australia
Europe
Antarctica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The red kangaroo is a large marsupial that can be found in Australia. It is the national animal of Australia and he largest mammal that can be found in the country.

Giant Panda
Wiki Commons by J. Patrick Fischer
Do you know which continent serves as the home of the giant panda?
Antarctica
South America
Australia
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The giant panda is a species of large bear that can be found in south central China. It is peculiar for having a diet that consists primarily of bamboo (over 99%) while still being a part of the order Carnivora.

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Texas Brown Tarantula
Wiki Commons by Mothore
Can you identify the native continent of the Texas brown tarantula?
North America
Africa
Australia
South America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Texas brown tarantula is a large species of spider that can be found in the southern United States. Relatively recently, there have been reports of this species of tarantula being spotted as far south as Mexico.

Common Seadragon
Wiki Commons by Wa17gs
What is the name of the continent that the common seadragon calls its home?
Asia
South America
Australia
Africa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The common seadragon is a species of marine fish that can be found in Australian waters. It is closely related to the seahorse and is the marine emblem of the Australian State of Victoria.

Scottish Red Deer
Wiki Commons by (derivative work: Massimo Catarinella) Mehmet Karatay
Which of the continents listed here does the Scottish red deer call home?
Europe
Africa
Antarctica
Australia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Scottish red deer is a large mammal that can be found in throughout Great Britain. It is actually technically regarded as a subspecies of red deer

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Green Anaconda
Wiki Commons by Fernando Flores
The green anaconda's native habitat can be found on which continent?
North America
Antarctica
South America
Asia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The green anaconda is a non-venomous snake that can be found in in South America. It is the heaviest snake in the world and also one of the longest.

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