Who am I? A fun quiz collection: Animal edition

rabbit

With its hopping way of moving, long ears standing straight up, and the mention of Miffy—what could it be? That’s right! The answer is a rabbit. Rabbits are very popular as pets and are a familiar sight in petting areas at zoos. Thanks to their adorable appearance, they often show up in children’s songs and fairy tales, too.

Lion

Actually, lions belong to the cat family. Their magnificent manes are what make them look elegant and stately. While the exact reason they’re called the “King of Beasts” isn’t clear, it’s said that the image of a single male leading the females of a pride evokes the image of a king protecting his country.

dog

Dogs are very friendly and adorable, aren’t they? Many of you probably often see them being taken for a walk in the evening. Some dogs have special roles, like guide dogs and police dogs, and they’ve become indispensable in our lives.

gorilla

Gorillas are said to be similar to humans. Their DNA, their social nature… perhaps dexterous hands are another shared trait. In the past, there was also a handsome gorilla called “Shabani” who was featured widely in the media. The action of a gorilla beating its chest is called drumming and seems to be done mainly for intimidation.

giraffe

If you’re asked to name an animal with a long neck, most people would probably answer “giraffe.” But giraffes actually have long tongues too—apparently up to 50 centimeters. The patterns on giraffes are said to be quite mysterious, but there are various theories: they may affect survival rates, help with camouflage, or aid in thermoregulation.

Elephant

Elephants used to be about the size of tapirs, but their bodies changed greatly when they moved their habitat to the grasslands. However, as their bodies grew larger, they needed a huge amount of energy just to drink water and eat. That’s why they began using their trunks. Only the elephants with long trunks survived, and their current form became the standard for what we call “elephants.”

koala

When it comes to animals that live in Australia and eat eucalyptus, the answer is the koala. The reason koalas spend most of their time motionless and sleeping is that eucalyptus, their food, contains toxins, and detoxifying them requires a lot of energy. To conserve energy, they stay as still as possible.