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A Quiz on Mountain Lions

Test your knowledge of America's native cat!

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
crisw

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Awards
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following states was the first to ban mountain lion hunting? Hint

Wyoming

Colorado

California

Utah

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the scientific name of the mountain lion?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which two states were the first to ban mountain lion hunting with hounds? Hint

Wyoming and Washington

Texas and Colorado

Oregon and Washington

Idaho and Montana

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 'hot spot' for mountain lion attacks on humans in North America is: Hint

British Columbia

Alberta

California

Montana

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mountain lion cubs differ in appearance from adult lions in that they are: Hint

Striped

Black

Orange

Spotted

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Question 6 of 10

6. The primary prey of the mountain lion is: Hint

Rabbits

People

Deer

Wild horses

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mountain lions can roar.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The closest living relative of the mountain lion, as shown by genetic studies, is the: Hint

Lion

House cat

Cheetah

Leopard

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Question 9 of 10

9. Cougars are famous for their 'scream', said to sound like a woman. From which animal is this noise most likely produced? Hint

A fighting male

A female in heat

An injured mountain lion

A lost cub

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Question 10 of 10

10. One subspecies of the mountain lion is critically endangered. In what state is this subspecies found? Hint

Oregon

Michigan

Kansas

Florida

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following states was the first to ban mountain lion hunting?

Answer: California

California banned it permanently in 1990 with the passage of Proposition 117, but no cougar hunting has been allowed in the state since 1971.

2. What is the scientific name of the mountain lion?

Answer: Felis concolor

It means 'cat of one color'.

3. Which two states were the first to ban mountain lion hunting with hounds?

Answer: Oregon and Washington

Unfortunately, many states still allow this barbaric practice.

4. The 'hot spot' for mountain lion attacks on humans in North America is:

Answer: British Columbia

Specifically, Vancouver Island.

5. Mountain lion cubs differ in appearance from adult lions in that they are:

Answer: Spotted

The spots fade as the kittens grow.

6. The primary prey of the mountain lion is:

Answer: Deer

Elk are also a primary prey animal, in areas where they are found.

7. Mountain lions can roar.

Answer: False

Mountain lions cannot roar; they are the largest of the "purring cats."

8. The closest living relative of the mountain lion, as shown by genetic studies, is the:

Answer: Cheetah

Mountain lions share some characteristics with cheetahs- for example, both use whistling, birdlike calls.

9. Cougars are famous for their 'scream', said to sound like a woman. From which animal is this noise most likely produced?

Answer: A female in heat

Imagine a domestic cat in heat, now think bigger...MUCH bigger.

10. One subspecies of the mountain lion is critically endangered. In what state is this subspecies found?

Answer: Florida

It's the Florida panther.

Source: Author crisw

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