QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge Of Natural History, To Celebrate The Brand New App For David Attenborough's 'The Hunt'

NATURAL HISTORY QUIZ: Know Your Harpy Eagle From Your Hippopotamus?
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Viewers of the BBC's landmark series 'The Hunt' were awestruck by the dramatic encounters of predator and prey in an entirely new light. Featuring the extraordinary strategies of a huge range of predators, from cheetahs and African wild dogs to killer whales and polar bears, these images and stories have revolutionised what we thought we knew about life in the wild, together with all the authority of Sir David Attenborough's narrative.

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Now, the hit show is releasing an Interactive App. Built using brand new technology, the app allows viewers to watch the full BBC series on any web-enabled device - either as a companion piece to a TV, DVD or digital broadcast, adding related and unique content, or as a standalone broadcast on your device of choice with full interactive features.

Features of the App include touch-screen access for amazing facts, images and footage of the animals in the series and links to additional film of the animals, as well as some of the extraordinary behind-the-scenes work that went on.

To celebrate the App's release, the show's makers have put together this exclusive quiz to test the hardiest of natural history fans... see how you get on in the quiz below.

To watch a short video demonstration of the App or for more information, please visit www.thehunt-app.com. The Hunt App will be free to download for IOS devices in the UK from 17 December and for android in 2016.

15 Moments Where Mother Nature Took Your Breath Away
Volcano Lightning(01 of15)
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A volcano erupting in tandem with lightning equals a frightening yet magnificent event. It most recently happened during the eruption of the Villarrica volcano in the nation of Chile. (credit:Popular Science)
Grand Canyon(02 of15)
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The majestic vistas of America's greatest natural wonder still stand the test of time as evidence to the wondrous properties of nature. (credit:Daily Mail)
Niagara Falls(03 of15)
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Even if you’ve visited this natural wonder before, do it again. The amazing life-affirming views on both sides of the border will take your breath away. (credit:Niagara Falls Tourism)
Double Rainbow(04 of15)
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A rainbow is a common occurrence. The appearance of a double rainbow is not. Created when light is reflected twice through a raindrop, it’s a sight to behold, capture and share. (credit:Fox 5 News)
Mesa Arch(05 of15)
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This pothole arch in Canyonlands National Park, Utah is a natural structure that’s simply remarkable! The Mesa Arch actually glows from reflected sunlight after sunrise on most mornings. (credit:Peter West Carey)
Cathedral Grove(06 of15)
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This collection of giant redwood, sequoia and Douglas fir trees in British Columbia is perfect for natural walks and fantastic photos. (credit:Alamy)
Watkins Glen State Park(07 of15)
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Northern Lights(08 of15)
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Red Sands Shore(09 of15)
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Get your cameras ready at the Red Sands Shore region in Canada’s Prince Edward Island. You will be rewarded with images of rolling terrain, cool wildlife and vividly red sand beaches. (credit:Second Globe)
Spotted Lake(10 of15)
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B.C.'s scenic Okanagan Valley is home to the picturesque Spotted Lake. The lake’s salt, magnesium and other minerals form an uncommon yet scenic sight. (credit:Wikimedia)
Crooked Bush(11 of15)
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This gnarly collection of aspen trees in Saskatoon make for naturally quirky images. (credit:CBC)
Banff National Park(12 of15)
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The beautiful vistas of Banff are just too good not to be shared using your smartphone camera. Snap away! (credit:Wikimedia)
Peggy Cove(13 of15)
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Famous for its lighthouse, shots of idyllic East Coast Canadian location are guaranteed to make the photographer in you happy. (credit:BB Nova Scotia)
Jomon Sugi(14 of15)
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This ancient tree is certainly big in Japan! Standing 25.3 metres tall, the cedar ranks as one of the world’s oldest and is perfect to get that much-talked about picture. (credit:Wikimedia)
Kummakivi(15 of15)
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Kummakivi is a geological formation found off the beaten path. Located in a secluded location in Finland, pics of the Kummakivi Stone are certain to take your breath away. (credit:Trip Freakz)