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Kangaroos

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Marsupials and Monotremes : Kangaroos

Introduction:
"If your entire knowledge of kangaroos comes from watching 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo,' and you'd like to know more about this unique animal, then this quiz is for you."


1. Kangaroos can only be found in two countries. Do you know which two?
    Armenia & Khuzestan
    Austria & Zimbabwe
    Australia & New Guinea
    Australia & Peru


2. Kangaroos are a common pet.
    True
    False


3. A deer is to 'buck' as a kangaroo is to a '________'
    Boomer
    Flyer
    Joey
    Dollar


4. Kangaroos belong to the family 'Macropodia.' Which of these animals does not belong to the macropod family? (Think body dynamics)
    Wallaby
    Quokka
    Wallaroo
    Wombat


5. Off the coast of Southern Australia lies the country's third largest island, Kangaroo Island. A famous English explorer named the island as gratitude for the 26 kangaroos they killed for fresh meat. It was the first they had eaten since they left England. Which explorer named the island?
    Robert Burke
    William Dampier
    Matthew Flinders
    William Wills


6. A dolphin is to 'pod' as a kangaroo is to '_______ ?'
    Mob
    Gang
    Herd
    Flock


7. Which kangaroo species is the tallest marsupial on earth?
    Black Walaroo
    Easten Grey Kangaroo
    Red Kangaroo
    Antilopine Kangaroo


8. How fast can a kangaroo hop?
    80-100 kph / 50-60 mph
    40-60 kph / 25-37 mph
    20-30 kph / 12-20 mph
    110-130kph / 70-80 mph


9. The reproductive system of a kangaroo is quite incredible. Babies are born undeveloped and make their way to the pouch where they live, feed and grow. How long will a common eastern grey or red joey live in mum's pouch?
    9 months
    18 months
    3 months
    2 years


10. Lastly, one of these fictitious kangaroos doesn't exist. Can you pick which one?
    Matilda: The Boxing Kangaroo
    Skippy: The Bush Kangaroo
    Olly: The Olympic Kangaroo
    Qantas: The Flying Kangaroo


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