Which Animal Represents Your Inner Essence?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Animal Represents Your Inner Essence?
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About This Quiz

In the grand scheme of time, it wasn't so long ago that humans were living much like animals. Sure, we have houses and subways and Starbucks in the present, but go back a few thousand years and where were we? Huts? Caves? Struggling to survive alongside the beasts of the woods? Humans and animals have shared this world for as long as humans have existed, and it's been a curious relationship. Sometimes friendly, like with cats. Sometimes helpful, like with horses. Sometimes antagonistic, like with snakes or tigers or bears. In the end, every animal has its place, and there's a place for every animal. But is there a place for one in you?

Fact is, we can't help but see patterns and similarities in life. That's why we use those metaphors to describe people as animals. As finicky as a cat. As proud as a peacock. Hungry like the wolf. We recognize qualities in each other that come from the animals in the world around us because we all come from the same place originally. And humans may have evolved and built our cities and technology, but the roots are still there. 

If you want to know what animal took root in you, what beastly essence still lives inside, why not take this quiz and see?

When you're out in public, do you want people to notice you, or would you rather fade into the background?
I don't need to be noticed.
I like people to be aware of me.
I want to be seen when I want to be seen.
I work best in secret!

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Are you usually traveling with a group of friends when you're out, or do you fly solo?
I like a small group.
I'm always in a big group.
I prefer to be alone.
Depends on what's going on

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When you're hungry, like super hungry, do you maintain your composure, or do you tear that food apart?
I always have table manners.
I can get a little ravenous.
It's not pretty.
I may need some napkins, but I can keep it together.

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Where do you feel most at home?
In the country
In the woods
By the ocean
In the city

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Animals and horror movies go hand in hand. What's your favorite animal-themed horror movie?
"Pet Sematary"
"Cujo"
"Jaws"
"Monkey Shines"

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Do you ever lose your temper?
Never
Too often
When I'm pressed
When I'm backed into a corner

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How well do you handle direct confrontation?
That is not my thing at all.
Very well
If I have to, I have to.
'I'd rather not, but I can, I guess.

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Do you tend to take the lead in your group of friends?
I can, but not always.
Usually
I'm not much of a leader.
I've never really thought about it.

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Think you could commit to a fully vegan lifestyle?
Already have!
Not a chance
I wouldn't want to.
I could try it, but I wouldn't stick with it, probably.

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Are you the kind of friend who would pull a prank on another friend?
No, I don't go in for that sort of thing.
It's possible.
Maybe, if I was inspired
I love pranks!

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Are you a night owl, or do you feel most energized during the day?
I'm totally crepuscular.
I love the nightlife and the day life.
I do some of my best work in the daytime.
I prefer things dark.

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Which animal at the zoo is going to hold your attention the longest?
Elephants
Lions
Anacondas
Monkeys

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When you're planning a vacation, what's the biggest factor you take into consideration?
If it's relaxing
If the food will be good
If it's warm and tropical
If there's lots to do

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Do you adapt better to brutal heat in the summer or extreme cold in the winter?
I can go either way.
I can handle the cold.
I prefer the heat.
I dislike both of these choices.

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When it comes to relationships, are you usually pretty good at maintaining one, or do things get rocky?
I feel like I do pretty well with the right person.
I'm solid in a relationship.
Not big on relationships
I'm more interested in having fun.

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What do you feel guides your decision-making process the most?
My heart
It's all instinct.
A mix of experience and observation
Facts

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If society fell apart on us tomorrow, could you manage to survive in the wild?
Yeah, no
I'd do all right.
It'd be ugly.
Can't I still stay in my house?

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Coolest celebrity named after a fox?
Michael J. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Jamie Foxx
Megan Fox

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What do you like to do most to stay in shape?
Run
I hit the gym.
Swim
I don't have a shape.

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We're looking to order some pizza. What would you like on yours?
Just veggies
Just meat
I kind of like anchovies.
Literally everything

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Generally speaking, do you feel like you have a lot of empathy for the people in the world around you?
Of course
Mostly just for those close to me
Honestly? Not a ton
Yes for some and no for others.

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Naming a car after an animal is a no-brainer. Which of these is the coolest?
Chevy Impala
Dodge Viper
Plymouth Barracuda
VW Rabbit

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If you had to get up, go out the door and just run — right now — how would that work out for you?
Not a problem
I'm good for short distances.
I tend to like to take it a bit easier than that.
It'll be bad.

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Do you consider yourself an animal person?
I love the cute ones.
I have a dog.
I'm not super into most animals,
I dig all animals, the weirder the better.

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Which of these animals would you ride if you had the chance?
Horse
Elephant
Lion
Ostrich

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The best way to appreciate wildlife is in its natural habitat. Where would you go to experience nature?
Kenya
Canada
Australia
Brazil

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Not everyone can handle the "wild" part of wild animals, but farm animals are much easier to deal with. What's your favorite farm animal?
Horse
Pig
Goat
Duck

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If you didn't have to do anything in a day, what do you think you'd end up doing?
Relaxing at home
Hanging out with friends
Hitting the beach
Sitting around and playing games

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All things being equal, are you a good soul?
I think so.
Who decides what's good?
As good as I need to be
I mean, I'm not bad.

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If you could choose an exotic animal to be reincarnated as, what would you pick?
Rhino
Tiger
Dolphin
Chimpanzee

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