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Winter Survival Experts: How Well Do You Know The Animals of North America’s Cold Regions?

Make sure you've got your warmest coat and an extra pair of socks on, because we're heading into the icy wilds of North America for this brrr-illiant animal quiz!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated January 22nd 2025

Animals can live in some of the coldest environments on the planet - and that includes the chilly Arctic regions of North America! This part of the world contains Greenland, northern Canada and the US state of Alaska, but you'll find some animals that have specially adapted to the cold even further down, in southern Canada and the northern parts of the USA. This quiz will see how well you know these fantastic creatures - will you get a top score, or will you freeze up? And if you can't get enough info about the cold, fear not - we've got lots of facts to keep you entertained! Learn all about orcas, the Arctic circle, and Antarctic animals!

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Which of these animals will you definitely NOT find in North America?

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In which US state might you meet a polar bear?

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What's the name of this adorable wintery creature?

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What are grizzly bears famous for in the winter?

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Speaking of bears, what event does Katmai National Park in Alaska hold every year?

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What makes the Canada Lynx so well-adapted to the snow?

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Why do some animals, like the wolvderine, not hibernate in the winter?

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Why are whales so good at surviving in icy water?

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How much food will a beluga whale eat in a day?

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If you're lucky you might spot a walrus in Canada, Greenland or Alaska! Why are their tusks so good for cold climates?

Oh no - looks like you've got a lot to learn about the amazing animals of the Arctic Americas! Worry not, you can always come back and have another go - and it's a great excuse to go and look everything up!

Not bad at all! You know the basics about the amazing animals of the Arctic Americas! But we just know you can get a higher score - why not try again later and see?

Very good! You know a lot about the amazing animals of the Arctic Americas - well done! There's still more to learn, though - next time, you're sure to get a perfect score!

An absolutely perfect score - beyond cool! No one knows more about amazing American arctic animals than you! Well done!