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12 printable cards

Animal riddle cards

Try this animal-themed pack during a nature topic, on a family journey or whenever young animal fans need a playful guessing game.

Print only these 12 cards and their answer key. Keep the key separate when playing.

Riddle 1easy

I have whiskers, soft paws and a purr. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 2easy

I look like a horse wearing black-and-white pajamas. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 3easy

I move slowly and carry my house on my back. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 4easy

I hop on two strong legs and carry my baby in a pocket. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 5easy

I sleep by day, hunt at night and say, “Who?” What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 6easy

I am a bird dressed like I am going to a fancy party, but I cannot fly. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 7easy

I have eight arms but never wear sleeves. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 8easy

I buzz from flower to flower and make something sweet. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 9easy

I begin life in water, then grow legs and croak. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 10easy

I have a hard home, a slow walk and no front door. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 11easy

I am orange with green hair, and rabbits think I am delicious. What am I?

Answer on key

Riddle 12easy

I fly at night and sometimes sleep upside down. What am I?

Answer on key

Answer key: Animal riddle cards

  1. 1.A cat
  2. 2.A zebra
  3. 3.A snail
  4. 4.A kangaroo
  5. 5.An owl
  6. 6.A penguin
  7. 7.An octopus
  8. 8.A bee
  9. 9.A frog
  10. 10.A turtle
  11. 11.A carrot
  12. 12.A bat