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Quiz about Mammals Starting with K
Quiz about Mammals Starting with K

Mammals Starting with "K" Trivia Quiz


This is the eleventh quiz in a series of quizzes about mammals. Each quiz focuses on animals starting with the same letter. This time it is the letter "K". Let's take a look. this "K"aleidoscope of mammals.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
376,526
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1315
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 68 (4/10), xxFruitcakexx (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which one of the following statements about kangaroos is NOT true? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following options is an antelope whose horns are often used to make musical instruments? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The orca, also known as a killer whale, is often called an apex predator, which most closely means which of the following things? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following carnivores would most likely be seen hunting the fleet-footed kongoni in the wild? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The klipspringer is a small deer found on Prince Edward Island in Canada, and nowhere else.


Question 6 of 10
6. The kinkajou is an amazing animal that can do all of these things except: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following things make up the majority of a koala's diet? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In which mountain range might you expect to see a kiang walking around? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This happy face belongs to a kuvasz, a small wild bear that indigenous to the mountains of Hungary.


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following is a widely distributed wild cat of Africa and Asia Minor? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which one of the following statements about kangaroos is NOT true?

Answer: Kangaroos are afraid of the water and cannot swim.

All these statements about Kangaroos are true except, kangaroos are NOT afraid of the water and ARE very good swimmers. Baby kangaroos are called joeys and grow up inside their mother's pouch. Kangaroos have very powerful legs with which they can jump almost three times their own height.
2. Which of the following options is an antelope whose horns are often used to make musical instruments?

Answer: Kudu

One of the handsomest of the African antelope, the kudu is well-known for its large spiraling horns which are often used by local populations to make musical instruments. The kudu inhabits mixed shrub woodland, and can also be found in the savanna plains in the eastern and southern parts of Africa.

They rely heavily on close, dense thicket which provides them with both camouflage and food.
3. The orca, also known as a killer whale, is often called an apex predator, which most closely means which of the following things?

Answer: They lack any natural predators.

Calling the orca an apex predator simply means that they are at the top of the food chain and have no natural predators. Orcas and pilot whales are the only mammals, other than humans, which experience menopause and then live decades afterward. Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family and can be found in every ocean on the planet.
4. Which of the following carnivores would most likely be seen hunting the fleet-footed kongoni in the wild?

Answer: Cheetah

Like most antelope, the kongoni lives in Africa and it is a favorite prey animal for the cheetah. The kongoni is also known as Coke's hartebeest. The kongoni is native to areas of Kenya and Tanzania, and is usually a fawn color, with both sexes sporting backward-pointing horns.

It is not unusual to see herds of one or two hundred individuals grazing together. This lovely animal has been hunted since the iron age because of its tasty meat.
5. The klipspringer is a small deer found on Prince Edward Island in Canada, and nowhere else.

Answer: False

The word klipspringer is an Afrikaans word meaning 'rock jumper' and accurately describes the locomotion style of this tiny antelope. The klipspringer is usually found in the more mountainous regions of southeastern Africa. They never need to drink as their herbivorous diet provides them with plenty of water.
6. The kinkajou is an amazing animal that can do all of these things except:

Answer: Dig burrows over a mile long.

The kinkajou, also known as the honey bear, is an arboreal animal that very rarely seen on the ground. They can do all of these things except burrow. Their ability to turn their feet backwards allows them to run up and down trees with ease. Their tail is very strong and is sometimes used as a fifth hand. Kinkajous form treetop groups where they sit and engage in behaviors such as grooming each other.

Although some of their behavior seems primate-like, their closest relative is the raccoon.
7. Which of the following things make up the majority of a koala's diet?

Answer: Eucalyptus leaves

The herbivorous koala dines almost exclusively on the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. They have strong, sharp claws which are used to cling to trees most of their lives. Koalas rarely come to the ground and obtain most of their water from their diet. This marsupial sleeps/rests almost 18 hours every day and will usually shy away from any kind of human contact.
8. In which mountain range might you expect to see a kiang walking around?

Answer: The Himalayas

The kiang is the largest species of wild ass and makes its home in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, China, Tibet and India. Like most equines, the kiang feeds on grass and other easily reachable vegetation. Their underside and legs are pale in color while the rest of the body is light brown.

They have a thick, dark, chocolate brown dorsal stripe that runs the length of their back from their mane to their tail.
9. This happy face belongs to a kuvasz, a small wild bear that indigenous to the mountains of Hungary.

Answer: False

This lovely face does belong to a kuvasz, but he is not a bear cub. He is an example of an ancient Hungarian dog that was bred to guard livestock. This baby will probably grow to about 100 pounds. The kuvasz is a wonderful family dog but is probably best owned by an experienced owner who can provide strong leadership.
10. Which of the following is a widely distributed wild cat of Africa and Asia Minor?

Answer: Kaffir cat

The Kaffir cat is one of the ancestors of the domestic cat. It can be found almost everywhere in Africa, other than the Sahara Desert. It also lives in the Middle East and areas of southern Europe. Like most cats, this feline lives a solitary life, hunts on the ground, and is active at night.

They make their dens in hollow trees, fox holes, and empty caves. It comes in a variety of colors and is known for its long legs and its adaptability.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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