Are you an animal expert?

All of our Heifer animals have a tremendous impact on families in need. But how much do you know about these incredible animals?

Find out now: for every completed quiz, a Heifer International supporter will donate $0.50.


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Here’s your first question. What were the names of our first three heifers?

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You got it! We’re very proud of those first three Heifers — and all our animals who are helping families in need.

Sorry, it was Faith, Hope and Charity. We’re very proud of those first three Heifers — and all our animals who are helping families in need.

Next up: How many distinct noises can chickens make?

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Correct! Well done. These amazing animals also provide families with eggs to both eat and sell, combating hunger and generating income too.

It’s 200! Incredible, right? These amazing animals also provide families with eggs to both eat and sell, combating hunger and generating income too!

This is a good one. True or False: Goats don’t have teeth at the front of their upper jaws.

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Yup — it’s true! Instead of teeth, goats use a “chewing cud”, which is better for mashing up their food. Goats also provide farming families with milk, help with manual labor, and even bring in extra income.

It’s actually true! Instead of teeth, goats use a “chewing cud”, which is better for mashing up their food. As well as providing milk, they can help with manual labor on the farm, and even bring in income through their dairy and offspring. Goats really are amazing!

This one is tough. How many squirts of a heifer's udder produce a gallon of milk?

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You got it — it’s 350 squirts! On top of providing nutrition, heifers help families earn income and grow better crops with fertilizers.

It’s actually 350 squirts. On top of providing nutrition, heifers help families earn income and grow better crops with fertilizers.

Here’s the last question, and it’s a sad one. How many people around the world don’t have enough food to eat?

That’s right. In the past 70 years Heifer International has been able to help over 105 million people by providing livestock and the dignity that affords. But there’s still so much for us to do.

Nope — the answer is 805 million people. In the past 70 years Heifer International has been able to help over 105 million people by providing livestock and the dignity that affords. But there’s still so much for us to do.

You scored out of 5 on our quiz — you really know your stuff! Please consider a gift to Heifer International now so we can help even more people with these incredible animals. The need is real and urgent.

You scored out of 5 — not too bad for a first-timer. Please consider a gift to Heifer International now so we can help even more people with these incredible animals. The need is real and urgent.

You scored out of 5 — a good effort, but you aren’t quite an expert yet! Please consider a gift to Heifer International now so we can help even more people with these incredible animals. The need is real and urgent.