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Quiz about Foxes
Quiz about Foxes

Foxes Trivia Quiz


This quiz is all about different species of fox. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zebra101
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
264,892
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1026
Last 3 plays: Guest 124 (3/10), colbymanram (10/10), sw11 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these has the largest ears in proportion to its body? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Swift foxes live in what type of habitat? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these are cape foxes NOT sometimes known as? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Are arctic foxes the only members in the genus Alopex?


Question 5 of 10
5. Because pale foxes eat berries, what is special about their teeth? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these islands do island grey foxes NOT live on? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the difference between red foxes and corsac foxes, in physical appearance? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What color is the tip of a Tibetan fox's tail? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these has the widest range of all terrestrial carnivores? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these is NOT of the genus Urocyon? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these has the largest ears in proportion to its body?

Answer: fennec foxes

Fennec foxes are the smallest type of dog. They live in deserts in Africa and Asia. Their ears help keep them cool in the heat. They mate for life.

Information found in "Wildlife Atlas: A complete guide to animals and their habitats".
2. Swift foxes live in what type of habitat?

Answer: grasslands

Swift foxes can run at 40 mph. They live in North America. They are about the size of a house cat.

Information found in "Wildlife Atlas: A complete guide to animals and their habitats".
3. Which of these are cape foxes NOT sometimes known as?

Answer: ghost fox

Cape foxes live in Africa. They are about the size of a house cat. They are nocturnal and they are endangered.

Information found at "http://www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=9".
4. Are arctic foxes the only members in the genus Alopex?

Answer: Yes

Arctic foxes are also known as polar foxes. They have the furriest feet of all foxes. They live in the Northern Hemisphere.

Information found at "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_fox".
5. Because pale foxes eat berries, what is special about their teeth?

Answer: they have well-developed molars

Pale foxes also eat vegetation, rodents, lizards, and small birds. They live in Africa. They are also known as African sand foxes.

Information found at "http://www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=24".
6. Which of these islands do island grey foxes NOT live on?

Answer: Santa Barbara Island

Island grey foxes also live on San Clemente Island, San Nicolas Island, and San Miguel Island. They can live up to ten years. They mate for life.

Information found at "http://www.angelfire.com/ar2/thefoxden/islandgray.html".
7. What is the difference between red foxes and corsac foxes, in physical appearance?

Answer: corsac foxes have shorter muzzles and longer legs than red foxes

Corsac foxes live in Asia. They are also known as steppe foxes. They are social and live in large groups. They are good climbers.

Information found at "http://lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=10".
8. What color is the tip of a Tibetan fox's tail?

Answer: white

Tibetan foxes are also known as sand foxes. They are not very territorial. They live at high altitudes.

Information found at "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_fox".
9. Which of these has the widest range of all terrestrial carnivores?

Answer: red foxes

A red fox's eyes are gold. Some red foxes live near humans. They are some of the most familiar foxes.

Information found at "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_fox#Subspecies".
10. Which of these is NOT of the genus Urocyon?

Answer: crab-eating fox

There are nine different genus for foxes. They are Alopex, Cerdocyon, Chrysocyon, Dusicyon, Lycalopex, Otocyon, Pseudalopex, Urocyon, Vulpes. Vulpes include the true foxes.

Information found at "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox".
Source: Author zebra101

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