Quiz about North American Mammals
Quiz about North American Mammals

North American Mammals Trivia Quiz


All of the animals here can be found in North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico.) Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
morrigan716
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
53,587
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
11313
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. What is North America's only marsupial? Hint

Opossum
Raccoon
Porcupine
Muskrat

2. What is another name for a Woodchuck? Hint

Jackrabbit
Ringtail
Pika
Groundhog

3. Which vicious member of the weasel family is also known as a skunk-bear, Indian Devil, and a glutton? Hint

Skunk
Wolverine
Badger
Mink

4. This large mammal was once plentiful, ranging from the grasslands of the West to as far east as Georgia. Now it can mainly be seen in parks and wildlife refuges.

Answer: (One Word (singular))
5. What is the largest member of the deer family? Hint

Elk
Moose
Caribou
Mule deer

6. To nurse, this sea mammal holds her calf against her breast with her flippers. This is thought by some to be the origin of the 'mermaid' legend? Hint

Dolphin
Harbor Seal
Sea Lion
Manatee

7. Which type of whale was immortalized by Herman Melville in 'Moby Dick'? Hint

Fin Whale
Gray Whale
Sperm Whale
Humpbacked Whale

8. Which rodent can often be seen hopping across a road at night, and can cover 6 feet in a single bound? Hint

House Mouse
Deer Mouse
Kangaroo Rat
Norway Rat

9. These members of the dog family somewhat resemble German shepherds and have been known to mate with domestic dogs. Hint

Red Fox
Kit Fox
Arctic Fox
Coyote

10. Which mammal is also known as a puma, cougar, panther, painter, or catamount? Hint

Mountain Lion
Lynx
Bobcat
Polecat


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is North America's only marsupial?

Answer: Opossum

An opossum can bear up to 14 kits, each about the size of a honeybee.
2. What is another name for a Woodchuck?

Answer: Groundhog

Contrary to legend, the Groundhog doesn't emerge from his burrow to look for its shadow. Instead it usually hibernates until late winter.
3. Which vicious member of the weasel family is also known as a skunk-bear, Indian Devil, and a glutton?

Answer: Wolverine

A wolverine can kill animals as large as a deer.
4. This large mammal was once plentiful, ranging from the grasslands of the West to as far east as Georgia. Now it can mainly be seen in parks and wildlife refuges.

Answer: Bison

They can be found in places such as Yellowstone National Park.
5. What is the largest member of the deer family?

Answer: Moose

They are mainly seen in Canada and Alaska.
6. To nurse, this sea mammal holds her calf against her breast with her flippers. This is thought by some to be the origin of the 'mermaid' legend?

Answer: Manatee

Manatees are rare, with an estimated population of about 1,000, but this is expected to decline.
7. Which type of whale was immortalized by Herman Melville in 'Moby Dick'?

Answer: Sperm Whale

The sperm Whale can weigh more than 50 tons and is the largest species with teeth.
8. Which rodent can often be seen hopping across a road at night, and can cover 6 feet in a single bound?

Answer: Kangaroo Rat

They rarely drink water because they obtain most of it as a product of digestion.
9. These members of the dog family somewhat resemble German shepherds and have been known to mate with domestic dogs.

Answer: Coyote

They feed primarily on rodents, rabbits, and other small animals.
10. Which mammal is also known as a puma, cougar, panther, painter, or catamount?

Answer: Mountain Lion

This animal is usually solitary and nocturnal.
Source: Author morrigan716

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