Besides Pub Trivia, Australians also love themed trivia nights like this, especially for family gatherings, school events, birthday parties, or just hanging out with friends.
You see Australian animals everywhere here, but once the questions start, you suddenly realise how little you actually know!
70 Best Australian Animal Trivia
| # | Category | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mammals | What is the largest marsupial in Australia? | Red kangaroo |
| 2 | Mammals | Which Australian animal lays eggs but is also a mammal? | Platypus |
| 3 | Mammals | What is a baby kangaroo called? | Joey |
| 4 | Mammals | Which Australian marsupial is known for sleeping up to 20 hours a day? | Koala |
| 5 | Mammals | What is the only marsupial found naturally in Tasmania that resembles a small devil? | Tasmanian devil |
| 6 | Mammals | Which animal is known for its spiky back and ability to curl up? | Echidna |
| 7 | Mammals | What is the fastest land animal in Australia? | Kangaroo |
| 8 | Mammals | Which marsupial is famous for carrying its young in a pouch? | Kangaroo |
| 9 | Mammals | Which Australian animal is known for laughing sounds? | Kookaburra |
| 10 | Mammals | What is the name of Australia’s wild dog? | Dingo |
| 11 | Mammals | Which marsupial glides through the air at night? | Sugar glider |
| 12 | Mammals | Which Australian mammal has a duck-like bill? | Platypus |
| 13 | Mammals | Which marsupial has a strong tail used for balance? | Kangaroo |
| 14 | Mammals | Which Australian animal is famous for its womb-shaped droppings? | Wombat |
| 15 | Mammals | What colour is a koala’s fur usually? | Grey |
| 16 | Birds | What is the largest bird native to Australia? | Emu |
| 17 | Birds | Which Australian bird cannot fly and is featured on the coat of arms? | Emu |
| 18 | Birds | Which colourful bird is known for mimicking sounds? | Lyrebird |
| 19 | Birds | What bird is famous for its loud laughing call? | Kookaburra |
| 20 | Birds | Which pink bird is commonly seen in Australian parks? | Galah |
| 21 | Birds | What black-and-white bird is known for swooping people in spring? | Magpie |
| 22 | Birds | Which large white bird has a yellow crest? | Cockatoo |
| 23 | Birds | Which Australian bird is known for stealing shiny objects in stories and myths? | Bowerbird |
| 24 | Birds | What bird builds decorative nests to attract mates? | Bowerbird |
| 25 | Birds | Which bird is commonly seen near beaches searching for chips? | Seagull |
| 26 | Birds | What Australian bird has bright rainbow-coloured feathers? | Rainbow lorikeet |
| 27 | Birds | Which Australian bird is known for running fast? | Emu |
| 28 | Birds | Which nocturnal Australian bird says “more-pork”? | Tawny frogmouth |
| 29 | Birds | Which Australian bird is famous for digging large nesting mounds? | Brush turkey |
| 30 | Birds | What bird is often called a “bin chicken”? | Ibis |
| 31 | Reptiles | What is the largest reptile in Australia? | Saltwater crocodile |
| 32 | Reptiles | Which Australian reptile can change colour to blend in? | Chameleon lizard |
| 33 | Reptiles | Which large lizard is also called a goanna? | Monitor lizard |
| 34 | Reptiles | Which snake is considered one of the most venomous in the world? | Inland taipan |
| 35 | Reptiles | Which reptile is famous for having a frill around its neck? | Frill-necked lizard |
| 36 | Reptiles | What reptile is known for walking on two legs briefly when running? | Frill-necked lizard |
| 37 | Reptiles | Which Australian reptile has a blue tongue? | Blue-tongue skink |
| 38 | Reptiles | What is the name of Australia’s largest snake? | Scrub python |
| 39 | Reptiles | Which reptile is often found sunbaking on rocks? | Lizard |
| 40 | Reptiles | Which reptile has a shell and lives both on land and in water? | Turtle |
| 41 | Marine Animals | What is the largest shark species found in Australian waters? | Whale shark |
| 42 | Marine Animals | Which marine mammal migrates along Australia’s east coast every year? | Humpback whale |
| 43 | Marine Animals | What colourful reef system is home to thousands of marine species? | Great Barrier Reef |
| 44 | Marine Animals | Which Australian marine animal is related to the dugong? | Manatee |
| 45 | Marine Animals | What marine animal is known as the “sea cow”? | Dugong |
| 46 | Marine Animals | Which dangerous jellyfish is found in northern Australian waters? | Box jellyfish |
| 47 | Marine Animals | Which Australian fish is famous for clownfish living among its tentacles? | Sea anemone |
| 48 | Marine Animals | Which large ray is commonly seen near Australian reefs? | Manta ray |
| 49 | Marine Animals | What is the world’s largest fish species? | Whale shark |
| 50 | Marine Animals | Which marine animal uses echolocation to hunt? | Dolphin |
| 51 | Insects & Small Animals | Which insect is famous for making loud noises in summer? | Cicada |
| 52 | Insects & Small Animals | Which spider is considered one of Australia’s most dangerous? | Sydney funnel-web spider |
| 53 | Insects & Small Animals | Which insect builds large mounds in the Australian outback? | Termite |
| 54 | Insects & Small Animals | What colourful butterfly is commonly seen in Australian gardens? | Monarch butterfly |
| 55 | Insects & Small Animals | Which insect glows at night in some Australian forests? | Glow worm |
| 56 | Insects & Small Animals | Which ant is known for its painful sting in Australia? | Bull ant |
| 57 | Insects & Small Animals | Which small marsupial looks similar to a mouse? | Antechinus |
| 58 | Insects & Small Animals | Which amphibian is an invasive pest in Australia? | Cane toad |
| 59 | Insects & Small Animals | Which spider is known for building orb-shaped webs? | Orb-weaver spider |
| 60 | Insects & Small Animals | Which insect is famous for carrying leaves back to its nest? | Leafcutter ant |
| 61 | Fun Facts | Which Australian animal appears on the 1-dollar coin? | Kangaroo |
| 62 | Fun Facts | Which animal appears on the Australian coat of arms alongside the emu? | Kangaroo |
| 63 | Fun Facts | Which Australian animal cannot walk backwards easily? | Kangaroo |
| 64 | Fun Facts | Which bird is famous for copying chainsaws and camera sounds? | Lyrebird |
| 65 | Fun Facts | Which Australian mammal has electroreception to detect prey? | Platypus |
| 66 | Fun Facts | Which marsupial is famous for its strong digging claws? | Wombat |
| 67 | Fun Facts | Which Australian animal is commonly seen crossing roads at dawn and dusk? | Kangaroo |
| 68 | Fun Facts | Which animal is known for carrying eucalyptus leaves as food? | Koala |
| 69 | Fun Facts | Which Australian bird is often heard before sunrise in suburban areas? | Magpie |
| 70 | Fun Facts | Which Australian animal is famous worldwide for hopping? | Kangaroo |
Bonus Tie-Breaker Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Approximately how many species of kangaroos are found in Australia? | More than 50 |
| What percentage of Australian animals are found nowhere else in the world? | Around 80% |
| Which state is famous for seeing quokkas on Rottnest Island? | Western Australia |
| What is the scientific name of the koala? | Phascolarctos cinereus |
| Which Australian animal is featured on the Qantas logo? | Kangaroo |
Easy Scoring Ideas
- 1 point per correct answer
- Bonus round worth 2 points each
- Team name bonus point for best Australian-themed name
- Sudden death tie-breaker using the bonus questions