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Elephant Shrews Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz on elephant shrews for wildlife enthusiasts.

A multiple-choice quiz by Popramah3. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Popramah3

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
417,047

Updated
Jul 30 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
128

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is a common name for the elephant shrew? Hint

Sengi

Ratel

Kusimanse

Gnu

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Question 2 of 10

2. The elephant shrew's closest relative is which of these options? Hint

Mongoose

Rat

Mouse

Elephant

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following genera consists of the giant elephant shrews? Hint

Petrodromus

Elephantulus

Rhynchocyon

Macroscelides

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Question 4 of 10

4. What body part do elephants shrews and elephants have in common? Hint

Tusk

Legs

Beaks

Proboscis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Elephant shrews are venomous.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these describes the feeding behavior of the elephant shrew? Hint

Herbivorous

Insectivorous

Folivorous

Omnivorous

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Question 7 of 10

7. Elephant shrews can also be found in deserts

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the mating system of most of the elephant shrews? Hint

Polyandrous

Monogamous

Polygynous

Promiscuous

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why do elephant shrews have long hind limbs relative to their forelimbs? Hint

To allow them to leap and run quickly

To aid in their climbing abilities

To help them dig burrows for shelter

To help them grip onto branches when resting

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does the statement "most elephant shrews are precocial" mean?

Relatively developed at birth

Relatively underdeveloped at birth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is a common name for the elephant shrew?

Answer: Sengi

Apart from the common name of sengi, the elephant shrews are also called jumping shrews.

Kusimanse is another name for a species of small carnivore called the common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula), while ratel is another name for the honey badger, a species of mammal in the weasel family (Mustelidae).

Gnu is another name for the wildebeest, a large antelope native to the plains of East and Southern Africa

2. The elephant shrew's closest relative is which of these options?

Answer: Elephant

Elephant shrews and elephants both belong to the super order Afrotheria (clade of African mammals) alongside the hyraxes, sirenians, tenrecs and aardvarks.

3. Which of the following genera consists of the giant elephant shrews?

Answer: Rhynchocyon

Rhynchocyon is the genera of the giant elephant shrews consisting of the cape elephant shrew and the golden-rumped elephant shrew.

Macroscelides is the genus of the round-eared sengis, Petrodromus is the genus of the of the four-toed sengis and Elephantulus is the genus of the small sengis.

4. What body part do elephants shrews and elephants have in common?

Answer: Proboscis

The proboscis is a long, flexible appendage that is present in elephants and other animals, such as tapirs and proboscis monkeys. In elephants, the proboscis is a true trunk, while in elephant shrews, the proboscis is a long, narrow snout.

5. Elephant shrews are venomous.

Answer: False

Elephant shrews do not have fangs or venom glands. The majority of the elephant shrew's diet consists of insects and other small invertebrates, which it finds and captures with the use of its incredibly sensitive snout.

Shrews which are members of the Soricidae family are the one that are venomous.

6. Which of these describes the feeding behavior of the elephant shrew?

Answer: Insectivorous

The diet of elephant shrews consists mainly of insects and small invertebrates. Due to this feeding behavior, elephant shrews, alongside the other Afrotherians (ancient African mammals) are placed together under the same clade called Afroinsectiphilia (African insectivores).

7. Elephant shrews can also be found in deserts

Answer: True

Some of the elephant shrew species, such as Macroscelides proboscideus, can be found in the Namib desert.

8. What is the mating system of most of the elephant shrews?

Answer: Monogamous

Elephant shrews are monogamous, meaning that the male and female create a strong pair bond and cooperate to defend their territory, care for their young, and forage for food.

9. Why do elephant shrews have long hind limbs relative to their forelimbs?

Answer: To allow them to leap and run quickly

Long hind limbs allow elephant shrews to move quickly and escape from predators, such as snakes, birds of prey, and small carnivores.

10. What does the statement "most elephant shrews are precocial" mean?

Answer: Relatively developed at birth

Most elephant shrews are precocial since they are born relatively well-developed and can move around and feed on their own soon after birth.

Source: Author Popramah3

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