Nature Quizzes

About Specialist Nature

Nature is easier to learn when you can really see it. This Specialist Nature section uses picture-based quizzes to build identification skills across British wildlife and beyond, including birds, plants, mammals, insects, spiders, rivers and seas. Each quiz is teacher-written, quick to replay, and designed to help learners spot key features and remember names with confidence.

These quizzes work brilliantly for home learning, outdoor clubs, family nature walks, and school enrichment. They also complement KS1-3 Science topics such as living things, habitats, food chains and classification, because children learn best when vocabulary connects to real examples they can recognise in gardens, parks and the countryside.

If you want a clear place to begin, try British Birds – Birds of Prey for bold shapes and easy comparisons, explore petals and leaf shapes in Plants – Wildflowers, test yourself on cold-blooded creatures in Reptiles & Amphibians – Reptiles of the World, and practise river species in Rivers – Fish. Little-and-often practice, plus repeating a quiz a few days later, is a simple way to lock in long-term recall.

For official curriculum guidance that schools follow, see GOV.UK: National curriculum in England: science programmes of study.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the nature picture quizzes work?

Each question shows a clear photo with multiple-choice answers. Choose the best match, then use the feedback to learn what features to look for next time.

Are these quizzes suitable for children and adults?

Yes. Children can start with common species and build confidence, while adults and keen naturalists can enjoy broader topics and trickier identifications.

How can I use these for KS1-3 Science learning?

Link quizzes to topics like habitats, adaptation and classification. After a quiz, ask your child to describe the animal or plant using two or three key features.

Which quiz should we start with?

Pick a favourite theme, such as birds or wildflowers, then expand into rivers, insects or mammals. If you are unsure, start with British birds and build from there.

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