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Only An Actual Zookeeper Will Know What 8/11 Of These Animals Are Called

Can You Guess The Names Of These Unusual Animals?

The saiga antelope is a [critically endangered](https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/19832/9021682) species that originally inhabited the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains.

Correct answer: Saiga antelope

The capybara is the [world's largest rodent.](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/c/cabybara-facts/)

Correct answer: Capybara

The axolotl is also called a "walking fish," even though it is technically [an amphibian](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/biologys-beloved-amphibian-the-axolotl-is-racing-toward-extinction1/).

Correct answer: Axolotl

Pangolins are also called [scaled anteaters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqC3ieJJlFM).

Correct answer: Pangolin

Hoopoes are [found](https://www.fromthegrapevine.com/nature/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-hoopoe) across Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Correct answer: Hoopoe

The aye aye is a type of lemur [native to Madagascar](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/a/aye-aye/).

Correct answer: Aye aye

Markhors are large, wild goats that are [native to mountain regions in Turkmenistan and Afghanistan](https://www.britannica.com/animal/markhor).

Correct answer: Markhor

[Despite its name](https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/fall-2018/articles/flying-lemurs-or-colugos-can-t-technically-fly-and-aren-t-technically-lemurs) (and what this picture may suggest), the flying lemur can't fly and is not actually a lemur.

Correct answer: Flying lemur

Kinkajous are also called [honey bears](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/k/kinkajou/).

Correct answer: Kinkajou

Sea pens are [colonial marine cnidarians](https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/invertebrates/sea-pen), which means they have special cells that help them capture prey.

Correct answer: Sea pen

Most scientists [recommend](https://www.wired.com/2015/07/absurd-creature-of-the-week-tarantula-hawk/) that you lie down and start screaming if you're ever stung by one of these.

Correct answer: Tarantula hawk wasp

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Only An Actual Zookeeper Will Know What 8/11 Of These Animals Are Called

Look at these pictures of exotic animals and try to guess what they're called!

Only An Actual Zookeeper Will Know What 8/11 Of These Animals Are Called

Look at these pictures of exotic animals and try to guess what they're called!

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