TAKE a walk on the wild side with this tricky quiz – testing your knowledge of animals both exotic, and closer to home.
If you know which creature can change colours based on its setting and the difference between a lemur and a llama, you’ll be king of the jungle.
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The quiz from SPANA shows that Brits don’t know leopards from cheetahs
But don’t get complacent, as the test is harder than you think and might even change the way you see certain animals.
It follows research which found 42 per cent of Brits are unable to tell a leopard from a cheetah.
While 62 per cent don’t know the difference between a crocodile and an alligator, and 42 per cent believe penguins live in the Arctic – rather than Antarctica.
The study of 2,000 adults also revealed 23 per cent even think an axolotl is a fictional beast.
While 46 per cent incorrectly said camels store water in their humps and one in 10 (11 per cent) believe bats belong to the bird family, rather than being a mammal.
Linda Edwards, chief executive of SPANA, the global working animal welfare charity which commissioned the research, said:
“People everywhere are still learning about animals – yet working animals remain largely invisible.
“We want to change that by highlighting the hardships faced by horses, donkeys, camels, oxen and many more.”
Just 37 per cent said they could confidently tell the difference between a donkey and a mule – and only 30 per cent could spot the difference between an alpaca and a llama.
It was also found 82 per cent were able to correctly identify a blue whale as the largest mammal – though 10 per cent thought it was an elephant.
Nearly one in 10 (seven per cent) of adults thought ostriches could fly, and six per cent believed penguins can.
Despite the broad gaps in knowledge, 42 per cent rated their animal expertise as a seven out of 10 or higher – with TV proving to be the biggest learning resource for 51 per cent.
The knowledge parents have clearly rubs off on their children as 56 per cent said their offspring love animals.
Mammals such as dogs, lions, and monkeys were the most interesting to 66 per cent of children – but 39 per cent love farm animals most.
Gallo Images/GettyNearly half of Brits aren’t able to confidently say that this is a cheetah[/caption]
Sebnem Coskun/Andaolu via GettySix per cent of adults believed penguins can fly[/caption]
Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency via GettyPenguins live in the Antarctic[/caption]
The research, conducted by OnePoll.com, found less than one in six (15 per cent) didn’t know what a working animal was.
Despite the gap in knowledge, 57 per cent said they have seen one when travelling outside of the UK – and 79 per cent felt concerned after they saw it.
Brits felt the most common areas of concern facing working animals were long working hours (31 per cent), limited legislation to protect them (22 per cent), lack of access to veterinary care (18 per cent),
Meanwhile, 11 per cent highlighted the impact of the ongoing climate crisis as a big area of concern for working animals.
Linda Edwards from SPANA added: “The British public are right to be concerned about working animals, whose welfare is often overlooked.
“They are at the frontline of the climate crisis, facing extreme weather that threatens their habitat and lives – and when they suffer, so do the millions of people worldwide who rely on them for farming, transport and daily survival.
“We are committed to improving the lives of working animals by ensuring they have veterinary care, offering training and support to their owners and educating children about animal welfare.”
Aire Images/GettyCrocodiles have a narrow, V-shaped snout, and a lighter colour compared to alligators[/caption]
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