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Quiz about Proper Names For Wild Cats
Quiz about Proper Names For Wild Cats

Proper Names For Wild Cats Trivia Quiz


I'll give you the scientific name for a wild cat. You try and pick the common name. Sounds easy, doesn't it?

A multiple-choice quiz by jdiel. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jdiel
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
71,196
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2583
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Question 1 of 10
1. Uncia uncia Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Leopardus tigrinus Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Leopardus pardalis Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Panthera pardus Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Leopardus wiedi Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Felis margarita Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Acinonyx jubatus Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Herpailurus yaguarondi Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Felis nigripes Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Felis chaus Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Uncia uncia

Answer: Snow Leopard

There are estimated 4500-7500 of these in the wild. They are an endangered species.
2. Leopardus tigrinus

Answer: Oncilla

This species has never been studied in the wild.
3. Leopardus pardalis

Answer: Ocelot

This little cat is making a comeback now that there are strict hunting regulations.
4. Panthera pardus

Answer: Leopard

Considered endangered, its population is expected to decline due to habitat loss.
5. Leopardus wiedi

Answer: Margay

This is a South American cat. They average 1 kitten per litter.
6. Felis margarita

Answer: Sand Cat

Endangered, its range is the Middle East. They weigh 1-3 kg, have 2-3 kittens per litter and live about 13 years.
7. Acinonyx jubatus

Answer: Cheetah

This is the fastest cat in the world.
8. Herpailurus yaguarondi

Answer: Jaguarundi

Relatively common in Central and N. America. This feline is rarely spotted in Texas and New Mexico. It has been compared to a weasel which is how it also got the name 'Otter Cat'.
9. Felis nigripes

Answer: Black-footed cat

Rare species from Africa. Females are classified as the smallest cat species in the world.
10. Felis chaus

Answer: Jungle cat

Considered common in tropical Asia, N. Africa, and SW Asia. It has a uniform coat color of sandy yellow to reddish brown.
Source: Author jdiel

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