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Small Cats Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on small cats like lynxes, bobcats and ocelots. How much do you know about these small wild cats? Take this quiz to find out. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by tigress. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tigress

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
14,055

Updated
Mar 19 24

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
2379

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. Where does the Lynx get its name from? Hint

Roman mythology

unknown

the last name of the person who discovered them

Greek mythology

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Question 2 of 20

2. In Northern Lynxes, who matures first, the male or the female?

Answer: (male or female)

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Question 3 of 20

3. What is the scientific name of the Sand Cat? Hint

Felis margarita

Felis concolor

Felis viverrina

Felis rufus

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Question 4 of 20

4. How much does the Sand Cat weigh? Hint

17-31 lbs.

4.5-7.5 lbs.

2-7 lbs.

6-20 lbs.

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Question 5 of 20

5. How long is the normal gestation period of a bobcat? Hint

60 - 70 days

90 - 100 days

14-18 days

180 - 185 days

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Question 6 of 20

6. Are there all-black bobcats? Hint

Yes

Rumor

Maybe

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Question 7 of 20

7. How long can a Geoffroy's Cat live? Hint

7-10 years

4 years

17 years

over 20 years

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Question 8 of 20

8. True or False. In 1981, about 70,000 Geoffroy's Cat skins were exported to West Germany alone.

True

False

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Question 9 of 20

9. The Ocelot is often confused with which cat? Hint

Fishing Cat

Serval

Margay

Geoffroy's Cat

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Question 10 of 20

10. What is the scientific name of the Ocelot? Hint

Leopardus geoffroyi

Leopardus yagouaroundi

Leopardus wiedii

Leopardus pardalis

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Question 11 of 20

11. How high can a Caracal leap? Hint

2 ft.

13 ft.

up to 10 ft.

7 ft.

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Question 12 of 20

12. The scientific name of the caracal is Caracal caracal.

True

False

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Question 13 of 20

13. The scientific name of the serval is Leptailurus serval.

True

False

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Question 14 of 20

14. Where do Servals live? Hint

Australia

Asia

South America

Africa

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Question 15 of 20

15. When is the Margay's breeding season? Hint

spring

June

January to April

year 'round

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Question 16 of 20

16. How many times more acute are the Margay's eyes compaired to humans? Hint

2 times

6 times

10 times

7 times

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which cat has the scientific name of Felis yagouaroundi? Hint

Margay

Jaguarundi

Bobcat

Geoffroy's Cat

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Question 18 of 20

18. What is the Jaguarundi also known as? Hint

Otter Cat

Skunk Cat

Fishing Cat

Dog Cat

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Question 19 of 20

19. A Fishing Cat will dive head first into water to catch fish.

True

False

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Question 20 of 20

20. How long is the Fishing Cat, excluding the tail? Hint

26-42 in.

22-34 in.

24-40 in.

32-52 in.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where does the Lynx get its name from?

Answer: Greek mythology

They were named after Lyncaeus, the sharp-eyed pilot on Jason's ship, the Argos.

2. In Northern Lynxes, who matures first, the male or the female?

Answer: female

The female matures in 21 months and the male matures in 33 months.

3. What is the scientific name of the Sand Cat?

Answer: Felis margarita

Felis viverrina is the Fishing Cat, Felis concolor is the Puma, and Felis rufus is the Bobcat.

4. How much does the Sand Cat weigh?

Answer: 2-7 lbs.

5. How long is the normal gestation period of a bobcat?

Answer: 60 - 70 days

6. Are there all-black bobcats?

Answer: Yes

All-black bobcats have been recorded on several occasions.

7. How long can a Geoffroy's Cat live?

Answer: over 20 years

A Geoffroy's cat has lived at Big Cat Rescue, Florida, for over twenty years.

8. True or False. In 1981, about 70,000 Geoffroy's Cat skins were exported to West Germany alone.

Answer: True

9. The Ocelot is often confused with which cat?

Answer: Margay

10. What is the scientific name of the Ocelot?

Answer: Leopardus pardalis

11. How high can a Caracal leap?

Answer: up to 10 ft.

12. The scientific name of the caracal is Caracal caracal.

Answer: True

13. The scientific name of the serval is Leptailurus serval.

Answer: True

14. Where do Servals live?

Answer: Africa

15. When is the Margay's breeding season?

Answer: year 'round

16. How many times more acute are the Margay's eyes compaired to humans?

Answer: 6 times

17. Which cat has the scientific name of Felis yagouaroundi?

Answer: Jaguarundi

18. What is the Jaguarundi also known as?

Answer: Otter Cat

19. A Fishing Cat will dive head first into water to catch fish.

Answer: True

20. How long is the Fishing Cat, excluding the tail?

Answer: 22-34 in.

Source: Author tigress

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