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About Animal World Records
Animal World Records is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Which animals are the fastest, tallest, heaviest, and most extreme? Find out in this record-breaking quiz! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What is the fastest animal on Earth when diving?
Answer: Peregrine falcon
2. Which animal has the longest lifespan of any vertebrate?
Answer: Greenland shark
3. The African bush elephant holds the record for being the heaviest land animal. What does a large male weigh?
Answer: 6 tons
4. Which insect has the longest migration of any insect species?
Answer: Monarch butterfly
5. The blue whale's heart is roughly the size of what?
Answer: A small car
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Animal World Records?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Animal World Records?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Animal World Records fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Animal World Records?
Animal World Records has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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