Honey, Where's the Iriomote?

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1. The Iriomote cat is so named because it lives on only one tiny little island; Iriomote island. Which island nation claims Iriomote, home of the Iriomote cat? Papua New Guinea Indonesia Japan New Zealand

2. Locals know the Iriomote cat by many names in the native language, including one that is palindromatic. Which of these names means "the cat in the mountain" in Japanese? A Yamapikarya A Yamamaya A Mepisukarya An Iriomote-yameneko

3. In 2007, there were between 100 and 109 Iriomote cats left in existence. With this small number, in 2008, they were given a conservation status. Which would be the appropriate status given based on the above stats? Extinct in the Wild Near Threatened Vulnerable Critically Endangered

4. When comparing the skull of an Iriomote cat to that of the leopard cat, it is very much the same, except for one thing. What is different about the Iriomote cat's skull? It's thicker It's much larger It's narrower It's very tiny

5. The Iriomote cat is the most active during the twilight hours. What word would describe this behavior the best? Glittery Vampire Nocturnal Crepuscular Diurnal

6. Like most carnivores, the Iriomote cat must compete with other carnivores for its food. Which of these is its biggest competition? Red fox Ussuri brown bear There is no competition Japanese marten

7. Most wild cats, if they catch a bird that is too large, will do something to the bird before eating it. The Iriomote, however, does not. What method is usually used by cats, except the Iriomote cat? Cutting it into bite size pieces Plucking the feathers off Letting it go Nothing; the Iriomote cat does not eat birds

8. Almost every wild cat will snap the spinal column to kill their prey. The Iriomote cat, though, does no such thing. What method does this cat use for its prey? It holds prey in its mouth It smashes the head with a rock It crushes the trachea It drowns the prey

9. On Iriomote Island, special signs featuring the Iriomote cat appear on the side of the road. What kind of sign? Iriomote Park up ahead Iriomote yield Iriomote crossing Iriomote attack warning

10. Peculiar; some claim the Iriomote cat not to be the only feline to inhabit the island. Some have claimed to spot a wild cat about twice the size of the Iriomote, but still use one of the Iriomote's names to describe it. Which name is often used to describe this cryptic cat? Yamamaya Mepisukarya Iriomote-yameneko Yamapikarya