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Quiz about Mammals of the United States
Quiz about Mammals of the United States

Mammals of the United States Trivia Quiz


A quiz on various wild mammals of the US.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
crisw
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
231
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
18282
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: Guest 134 (4/10), bibleguy13 (2/10), Guest 192 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the largest member of the weasel family in the U.S.? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. These unusual mammals always give birth to a set of identical quadruplets. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the largest member of the order Carnivora found in the mainland United States? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This endangered mammal lives in prairie dog towns. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the largest member of the deer family in the U.S.? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This rodent, also known as a coypu, is not native to the U.S., but colonized many areas after escaping from fur farms. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This small member of the canid family is known for its tree-climbing ability. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following animals is not really a rabbit, but is instead a hare? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. And how do you tell a rabbit from a hare, anyway? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This mammal's relatives include the coatimundi, cacomistle, and kinkajou. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the largest member of the weasel family in the U.S.?

Answer: Wolverine

All of these animals are in the weasel family (Mustelidae), but the wolverine is largest.
2. These unusual mammals always give birth to a set of identical quadruplets.

Answer: Armadillos

This is unique among mammals.
3. What is the largest member of the order Carnivora found in the mainland United States?

Answer: Grizzly bear

Grizzlies are members of the order Carnivora, even if they are omnivorous in diet.
4. This endangered mammal lives in prairie dog towns.

Answer: Black-footed ferret

The ferret obtains shelter in the burrows and eats the prairie dogs. Relentless slaughters of prairie dogs have wiped out much of its habitat.
5. What is the largest member of the deer family in the U.S.?

Answer: Moose

All of these animals are members of the deer family.
6. This rodent, also known as a coypu, is not native to the U.S., but colonized many areas after escaping from fur farms.

Answer: Nutria

It resembles a muskrat but isn't closely related. It came from South America.
7. This small member of the canid family is known for its tree-climbing ability.

Answer: Gray fox

Only the grey fox climbs trees.
8. Which of the following animals is not really a rabbit, but is instead a hare?

Answer: Jackrabbit

And the snowshoe rabbit is also really a hare.
9. And how do you tell a rabbit from a hare, anyway?

Answer: Baby hares are born with fur

The young of hares are fur-covered at birth, rabbit young are hairless. Rabbits burrow; hares do not. Hares have longer ears than rabbits.
10. This mammal's relatives include the coatimundi, cacomistle, and kinkajou.

Answer: Raccoon

All are members of the order Carnivora, family Procyonidae.
Source: Author crisw

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