Animal Riddles for Kids

I wag my tail, bark, and often like a game of fetch. What am I?

A dog.

I purr, have whiskers, and say meow. What am I?

A cat.

I am a huge land animal with a long trunk instead of a little nose. What am I?

An elephant.

My long neck helps me reach leaves high in trees. I have a spotted coat. What am I?

A giraffe.

I have fins and gills and spend my life swimming. What am I?

A fish.

I began as a caterpillar. Now I flutter on colorful wings. What am I?

A butterfly.

I have four legs, a shell attached to my body, and I can swim. What am I?

A turtle.

I have a broad bill and webbed feet, and I say quack. What am I?

A duck.

I hop on strong back legs, have long ears, and twitch my nose. What am I?

A rabbit.

I am a bird with big eyes. Many of us hunt at night, and some of us hoot. What am I?

An owl.