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The Serval Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz on the Serval. The Serval is a spotted cat of the African plains. Hope you enjoy my quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by DakotaNorth. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,918

Updated
Nov 11 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
997

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (5/10), Guest 72 (7/10), james1947 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is most unusual about the serval? Hint

Large ears

The tail

Spotted coat

Large eyes

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the weight of a serval? Hint

120 - 140lbs.

60 - 80lbs.

20 - 40lbs.

10 - 15lbs.

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Question 3 of 10

3. True or False: The hind legs are shorter than the forelegs?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the gestation for the serval? Hint

84 days

74 days

174 days

184 days

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many kittens does the serval give birth to in one litter? Hint

7 - 9

10 - 15

5 - 6

1 - 4

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Question 6 of 10

6. True or False: The servaline is a closely-related species?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How long do servals suckle their cubs? Hint

Up to 10 month

Up to a year

Up to 7 months

Up to 2 months

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or False: An all black species of the serval lives in the highland areas of East Africa?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the call of the serval? Hint

High pitched cry

Bird sounds

Hnk Hnk

Low pitched cry

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the average life span of servals in captivity? Hint

Under 7 years

As much as 40 years

Around 20 years

About 10 years

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is most unusual about the serval?

Answer: Large ears

The serval's large ears are most unusual. The ears are large and broad at the base. They rise to a point. (WildLife Fact File)

2. What is the weight of a serval?

Answer: 20 - 40lbs.

A serval can weigh anywhere between 20 and 40lbs.

3. True or False: The hind legs are shorter than the forelegs?

Answer: False

False. The hind legs are longer than the front legs. The hind legs give the serval extra power for attacking prey. (National Geographic Explorer)

4. What is the gestation for the serval?

Answer: 74 days

The gestation for the serval is 74 days. (Wildlife Fact File)

5. How many kittens does the serval give birth to in one litter?

Answer: 1 - 4

A serval can have as many as four kittens at one time. (Wildlife Fact File)

6. True or False: The servaline is a closely-related species?

Answer: False

It was once thought to be a related species, but it was found out it was not. The servaline is a small woodland dwelling animal with a coat of fine spots. (Wildlife Fact File)

7. How long do servals suckle their cubs?

Answer: Up to 7 months

A serval mother suckles her young up to 7 months. (National Geographic Explorer)

8. True or False: An all black species of the serval lives in the highland areas of East Africa?

Answer: True

(Wildlife Fact File)

9. What is the call of the serval?

Answer: High pitched cry

(Wildlife Fact File)

10. What is the average life span of servals in captivity?

Answer: Around 20 years

The average lifespan of servals who live in captivity is about twenty years. At least one has been recorded as living for over twenty-two years.

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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