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Quiz about Mammals Starting With A
Quiz about Mammals Starting With A

Mammals Starting With "A" Trivia Quiz


Here are ten different mammals from around the world, that all begin with the letter "A". Let's see what you know about these "a"wesome animals.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
374,421
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1254
Last 3 plays: Guest 2 (10/10), dinipie (4/10), Guest 49 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. If you wanted to see an aye-aye in its natural habitat, to which of the following countries would you need to travel to? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The name "aardvark" is a Dutch word that translates most closely into which of the following? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The addax is a beautiful antelope that makes its home in which of the following harsh habitats? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Anteaters have no teeth.


Question 5 of 10
5. Why are armadillos such a popular animal to use in medical experiments? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of this large wild ox that can be seen on the cave paintings in the Lascaux Caverns in France? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following is the name of the small African mammal that looks a lot like a striped hyena? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The agouti is a small marsupial that was first discovered living on the island of Java in 1948.


Question 9 of 10
9. For which of the following purposes are most alpacas bred? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What kind of animal is the argali? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. If you wanted to see an aye-aye in its natural habitat, to which of the following countries would you need to travel to?

Answer: Madagascar

The nocturnal aye-aye is a small primate that makes its home on the island nation of Madagascar. They have long fingers and toes that end with claws, and their big toe is opposable which allows them to hang from branches. They are an arboreal animal that feeds on insect larvae and fruit.

The native population tends to consider the aye-aye to be an omen of bad luck and will kill the animal on sight. That behavior, as well as loss of habitat, has led to the aye-aye population becoming critically endangered.
2. The name "aardvark" is a Dutch word that translates most closely into which of the following?

Answer: Earth pig

The aardvark derives its name from the Dutch words for "earth pig". The aardvark is an insectivore that spends most of the day underground in order to escape the heat of the day. They have spade-shaped claws that they use to dig out their favorite food, termites.

When eating, it closes its nostrils so that the dust from the termite mound does not enter its nose. They have a long, sticky tongue that traps any termites that come close enough. A large aardvark can weigh as much as a 180 lbs. (82 kg).
3. The addax is a beautiful antelope that makes its home in which of the following harsh habitats?

Answer: Desert

The desert-dwelling addax has multiple adaptations to the harsh habitat that it calls home. It has hooves which splay out, providing them with a broad base, enabling them to walk on sand. They have a grayish-white coat which reflects the sunlight. They produce some of the most highly concentrated urine of any animal, which helps them to conserve precious water.

While its wild populations have dwindled, its beautiful spiral horns and gentle demeanor has led to it being a zoo favorite.
4. Anteaters have no teeth.

Answer: True

Anteaters do not have teeth, instead they use their long, sticky tongue to eat thousands of ants and termites every day. They are able to flick their tongues up to 160 times in a minute during a feeding frenzy. Anteaters have poor eyesight and hunt by using their excellent sense of smell. Anteaters are found in Central and South America and usually make their homes in tropical forests or open grasslands.

They have long claws which are used for hunting and to fight off predators, such as pumas and jaguars.
5. Why are armadillos such a popular animal to use in medical experiments?

Answer: They frequently have identical quadruplets

Many types of armadillos give birth to four identical offspring that have resulted from one egg. This allows for medical experiments using four identical animals. They are also one of the few animals that can carry Hansen's disease (leprosy) and Chagas disease. Most armadillos eat insects, grubs, and ants. Armadillos originated in South America, but have spread to North America in the past 400 years.
6. What is the name of this large wild ox that can be seen on the cave paintings in the Lascaux Caverns in France?

Answer: Aurochs

Aurochs are believed to have been the ancestor of modern cattle. They lived throughout Europe, Asia and North Africa. The last recorded auroch is thought to have died around 1627 in the forests of Poland. Images of this mighty beast are among the cave paintings found in Lascaux, France.

There are also images of them found in Egyptian grave paintings. They are thought to have lived in small herds and were herbivores, behaviors that are still seen in cattle today.
7. Which of the following is the name of the small African mammal that looks a lot like a striped hyena?

Answer: Aardwolf

The aardwolf can be found in many places in Africa. They feed on larvae, termites, and carrion. They are not a pack animal, and lead a solitary life except during mating and rearing young. They are smaller than hyenas and have larger ears and an excellent sense of smell. They live in underground burrows and are most active at night.
8. The agouti is a small marsupial that was first discovered living on the island of Java in 1948.

Answer: False

The agouti is not a marsupial nor does it live in Java. Instead, the agouti is a rodent that lives in many areas of Central and South America. They come in a variety of colors depending on where they live. They are closely related to guinea pigs, and bear a resemblance to a squirrel without a tail.

The agouti eludes predators by climbing trees, swimming, and galloping. They eat seeds, nuts, eggs and fruit. Agouti bond for life and are amongst the longest living rodents of the planet, with a life span of twenty years.
9. For which of the following purposes are most alpacas bred?

Answer: For their wool

Alpacas are a small domesticated camelid that have been kept in herds for centuries by the native people of the Andes Mountains in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia. The wool from these gentle creatures has been used to make fabric suitable for blankets and clothing. Alpacas are not usually used as a pack animal due to their diminutive size.

While alpaca meat is bought and sold, their true value lies in the voluminous amounts of fiber they produce every year.
10. What kind of animal is the argali?

Answer: Sheep

Native to the highlands of central Asia, the argali is the largest living wild sheep. The horns in some subspecies of argali can grow as long as six ft. (1.8m). These agile runners are able to escape most predators by climb up the sides of rocky mountain slopes. These herbivores live in small herds and are well adapted to high elevations and snowfall.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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