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.

Author
morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,587

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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11313

Awards
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1. What is North America's only marsupial? Hint

Opossum

Raccoon

Porcupine

Muskrat

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2. What is another name for a Woodchuck? Hint

Jackrabbit

Ringtail

Pika

Groundhog

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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

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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))

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5. What is the largest member of the deer family? Hint

Elk

Moose

Caribou

Mule deer

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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

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

Fin Whale

Gray Whale

Sperm Whale

Humpbacked Whale

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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

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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

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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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