Introduction
Yes — you can match animals to their baby names. This quick quiz tests whether you know the common and surprising names baby animals are given around the world. I made it playful and a little tricky so you’ll learn a neat fact with every answer.
About the Quiz
Some baby-animal names are obvious (kitten, puppy), and some come from old languages (cygnet) or historical farming terms (poult). I mixed easy warm-ups with a few curveballs to keep things fun. Expect 10 multiple-choice questions; each answer reveals a short explanation so you leave smarter than you arrived.
Instructions
- Choose the baby name that matches the adult animal shown in the question.
- You’ll see a fun explanation after each answer — read them, they’re tiny gift facts.
- Score 70% or higher to pass. Share your result on Pinterest if you got them all right!
Ready? Let’s see how many baby names you know — and which ones surprise you.
Match the Animal to Its Baby Name
Test your knowledge of baby-animal names with 10 fun multiple-choice questions. Learn a tiny fact after each answer.
What is a baby kangaroo called?
A baby kangaroo is called a joey. Joeys are born extremely tiny and finish much of their development in the mother’s pouch.
What do you call a baby swan?
A baby swan is a cygnet. The word comes from Old French/Latin roots related to ‘swan’ — lovely and poetic.
What is the name for a baby deer?
A baby deer is called a fawn. Many fawns have spotted coats at birth which help with camouflage.
What do you call a young horse?
A young horse is a foal. Depending on sex, a young male can be called a colt and a young female a filly.
What is a baby cat called?
A baby cat is a kitten. Kittens are born blind and rely on their mother for warmth and feeding in the first weeks.
What is the term for a baby goose?
A baby goose is a gosling. Goslings are often seen following their parents in a neat line — so sweet and disciplined.
What is a baby fox called?
A baby fox is a kit (also called a cub or pup in some regions). ‘Puggle’ is actually a baby echidna — tricky distractor!
What do you call a young pig?
A young pig is a piglet. Piglets are social and vocal from an early age and are common on farms worldwide.
What is the common name for a baby seal?
A baby seal is called a pup. Many seal species give birth on ice or beaches, and pups often have a soft coat when born.
What is a baby turkey called?
A baby turkey is a poult. ‘Poult’ is used for young game birds and poultry — you’ll hear it on farms and in wildlife guides.