How much do you know about British Wildlife? Take our quiz below and find out.

1. Badgers have the ability to produce a very unpleasant smell, which gland does this come from?
  • Ductless gland
  • Anal gland
  • Adrenal gland
2. When a Hedgehog sheds its baby spines for adult spines, what is this process called?
  • Quilling
  • Spineing
  • Sharpening
3. What is the most common bird of prey found in Britain?
  • Eagle
  • Kite
  • Kestrel
4. The Manx Shearwater is an amazing bird that is a member of the shearwater family. What does the prefix 'Manx' refer to?
  • Isle of Skye
  • Isle of White
  • Isle of Man
5. Which animal family does the Pine Marten belong to?
  • Weasel family (Mustelidae)
  • Vole family (Cricetidae)
  • Hedgehog family (Erinaceidae)
6. What is a group of Moles called?
  • A herd
  • A kinder
  • A labour
7. What island off the welsh coast can the Atlantic Puffin be observed in great numbers?
  • Seabird Island
  • Puffin Island
  • Atlantic island
8. Which three snakes are native to the British Isles?
  • The Boa, Cobra and Rattlesnakes
  • The Black mamba, Anaconda and Cottonmouth snakes
  • The Adder, Grass and Smooth snakes
9. What is the hairy covering called that covers a Deers antlers?
  • A coat
  • A velvet
  • A fur
10. What colour are a Kingfisher birds legs?
  • White
  • Green
  • Orange

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