60 Jungle Riddles That Swing from Trees
Get ready to explore the heart of the jungle, no bug spray needed! These 60 jungle riddles are short, simple, and packed with wild fun. Whether you’re a curious kid, a clever adult, or a teacher looking for a brain-boosting classroom activity, these riddles are perfect for testing your wits while learning about nature’s most fascinating creatures.
- I swing from trees and love bananas. What am I?
Answer: Monkey
- I have stripes and run fast. What am I?
Answer: Tiger
- I slither on the ground with no legs. What am I?
Answer: Snake
- I have a loud roar and a golden mane. Who am I?
Answer: Lion
- I’m green and jump from leaf to leaf. What am I?
Answer: Frog
- I’m tall with a long neck. What jungle animal am I?
Answer: Giraffe
- I hang upside down and move slow. What am I?
Answer: Sloth
- I stomp through the jungle with a trunk. What am I?
Answer: Elephant
- I laugh like a human but I’m not one. Who am I?
Answer: Hyena
- I hiss and hide in trees. What am I?
Answer: Snake
- I have big ears and love peanuts. Who am I?
Answer: Elephant
- I eat ants with my long tongue. What jungle animal am I?
Answer: Anteater
- I fly but I’m not a plane. I’m colorful and loud. What am I?
Answer: Parrot
- I growl, climb, and have spots. What am I?
Answer: Leopard
- I wear black and white, but I’m not a zebra. What am I?
Answer: Panda
- I’m a big cat that climbs trees. Who am I?
Answer: Jaguar
- I have a shell and move slow. What am I?
Answer: Turtle
- I hang from vines and chatter a lot. Who am I?
Answer: Monkey
- I screech at night and fly. What jungle creature am I?
Answer: Bat
- I blend in with the leaves. What am I?
Answer: Chameleon
- I jump high and love bugs. What am I?
Answer: Frog
- I have big claws and a strong jaw. What am I?
Answer: Crocodile
- I’m a bird that talks. What jungle bird am I?
Answer: Parrot
- I’m spotted and sneak silently. What am I?
Answer: Leopard
- I swing, not walk. Who am I?
Answer: Gibbon
- I live in the trees and howl. What am I?
Answer: Howler monkey
- I crawl on many legs and spin webs. What am I?
Answer: Spider
- I hang in caves and sleep upside down. What am I?
Answer: Bat
- I look like a snake but live in water. What am I?
Answer: Anaconda
- I chirp and buzz in the jungle. What am I?
Answer: Insect
- I wear armor and roll into a ball. What am I?
Answer: Armadillo
- I’ve got a beak and bright feathers. What am I?
Answer: Toucan
- I’m furry, climb trees, and eat leaves. What am I?
Answer: Koala (trick — not in the jungle!)
- I have long arms and swing fast. What jungle animal am I?
Answer: Ape
- I jump tree to tree and eat fruit. What am I?
Answer: Monkey
- I have webbed feet and croak. What am I?
Answer: Frog
- I’m big, green, and snap shut. What am I?
Answer: Crocodile
- I have a stinger and make honey. What jungle insect am I?
Answer: Bee
- I make loud noises and move in troops. What am I?
Answer: Monkeys
- I walk with spots and love the night. What am I?
Answer: Leopard
- I’m tiny but can lift a leaf. What jungle creature am I?
Answer: Ant
- I flick my tongue and love flies. What am I?
Answer: Frog
- I hide in trees and spit when mad. What am I?
Answer: Llama (trick — not a jungle animal!)
- I hop and have sticky feet. What jungle animal am I?
Answer: Tree frog
- I have feathers and dance in the trees. What am I?
Answer: Bird of paradise
- I hiss and live in the grass. What am I?
Answer: Snake
- I buzz and bite. What am I?
Answer: Mosquito
- I jump from branch to branch with a long tail. What am I?
Answer: Monkey
- I’m small, red, and love biting. What am I?
Answer: Fire ant
- I’m green, crawl slowly, and love rain. What am I?
Answer: Caterpillar
- I spread my wings but can’t fly far. What am I?
Answer: Jungle fowl
- I live in water and sunbathe on rocks. What am I?
Answer: Turtle
- I whistle, chirp, and fly above. What am I?
Answer: Jungle bird
- I’m brown, furry, and make faces. What am I?
Answer: Baboon
- I pounce and have sharp claws. What am I?
Answer: Tiger
- I live in trees and eat bananas. What am I?
Answer: Monkey
- I watch from above with sharp eyes. What am I?
Answer: Eagle
- I have a trunk and big ears. What jungle animal am I?
Answer: Elephant
- I hiss, slither, and scare people. What am I?
Answer: Snake
- I leap through trees and screech loudly. What am I?
Answer: Monkey
How many did you solve without peeking at the answers? Whether you cracked them all or just had fun trying, these jungle riddles were made to challenge your brain and bring a smile to your face. Share them with friends, use them for a jungle-themed game night, or stump your classmates.