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Animal Riddles with Answers

Welcome to the jungle of mysterious animals and unknown creatures. Can you help us solve these riddles and guess them all?

What Winged Animal Is This?
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It's small but larger than a bee, And agile as a flea. It hums but does not buzz, And it's not covered with fuzz. It is a small collector Or juicy flower nectar, What is it?
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A Creature of the Depths
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It can be white, blue, or black, Humped or have a horn. And when it talks, it sings its minuets, As it's traveling the depths. What is it?
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A Mighty Ruler
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I have no sword, I have no spear, Yet rule a horde that many fear, My soldiers fight with a wicked sting, I rule with might, yet I'm no king. What am I?
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Cow's Cousin
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The cow is my cousin. If you see my name, you'll understand why. What am I?
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Armored But No Knight
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What has armor but is not a knight, Snaps but is not a twig, And is always at home Even on the move?
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A Curious Creature
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If a man could carry my burden, he would break his back. I am not rich, but leave silver in my track. What am I?
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The Opposite of a Busy Bee
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I hang upside-down on trees. I'm the opposite of busy bees. I sleep and sleep, I'm very slow, and on each foot I have three toes. What am I?
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I'm Both a Bird and a Fruit
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I am both a bird and a kind of fruit, and I can even be a person. What am I?
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You Say, "Hey"...
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You say "hey." I'll eat it. I say "neigh." What am I?
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I Drink Flowers
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My start goes on toast, and my end's how birds move. My baby eats leaves, whereas I drink flowers.
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Cupid Without a Bow
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Cupid without a bow. Donner with no kebab. One who dances, one who prances, all dragging present-giving dad. What am I?
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I Eat Without Teeth
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I've got a hole in my back and legs I lack. I live where I can’t breathe and I eat without teeth. What am I?
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An Animal Conundrum
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When I walk, I jump, and when I stand, I sit. What animal am I?
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Which Mystery Creature Am I?
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I peel like an onion yet remain whole. Which mystery creature am I?
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I'm Tricky to Catch
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I walk on silken strings and catch all sorts of things. When you find my home, I am gone. What am I?
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I Can't Jump
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I’m the only known mammal incapable of jumping. That's because I'm very large. What animal am I?
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What Bird Am I?
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My field of vision is 270 degrees, and I'm quiet and sneaky like a ninja when I hunt for my prey. What bird am I?
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From Pink to Black and White
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I was born small and pink, but then I grew big and black and white. I’m lazy to cook, so all I eat is bamboo. What animal am I?
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I Can't Honk
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I've got horns, but I can’t honk. Instead, I bleat, but I’m no sheep. What am I?
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What Strange Creature Am I?
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I hover and zip through the air with a dazzling flare. I move from flower to flower, humming a tune, but I'm no insect. What am I?
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A Regal Creature
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I am a king, and the jungle is my kingdom. I have a lush mane, and I'm tough to train. What am I?
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I Love Honey
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I live in a den, and I wear a furry suit. I like to eat fish, but also berries and fruit. I love honey more than you do. What animal am I?
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I Wear a Tuxedo
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I wear a tuxedo when I'm swimming, and I slide on my tummy across the ice. What am I?
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What Mystery Animal Am I?
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I have a mane, but I’m no lion. I wear shoes, but I'm not a human. What am I?
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I Live in the Sand
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I have a lump or two on my back, and I live in the sand. I’m tough and I'll carry you over the land. What am I?
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Don't Play Cards Me
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I’m spotty and swift, but I'm no leopard. And no one wants to play cards with me. What am I?
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Know Your Alphabet
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The alphabet starts with A and ends in Z. I go the other way around. What am I?
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What Animal Am I?
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I am an animal, but my name makes you think of dessert or something you might put in your hair. What am I?
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I'm in No Hurry
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It takes me a couple of weeks to digest what I eat, and I’m never in a hurry. What am I?
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I Never Forget
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You may find me cute, but I’m too big for a pet. I have a long trunk, and I never forget. What am I?
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