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All About Zebras Trivia Quiz

In honor of my username, this is a quiz about zebras. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,537

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
689

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the Swahili word for zebra? Hint

Fumba Mille

Saami Talli

Acuna Matata

Punda Milia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Quaggas, a subspecies of the plains zebra, only had stripes on the front part of their bodies.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Male zebras are able to breed sooner than females.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these are the smallest subspecies of plains zebra? Hint

Selous's zebra

Grant's zebras

Chapman's zebra

Crawshay's zebra

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Question 5 of 10

5. Zebras have really good eyesight.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these are plains zebras also known as? Hint

neither of these

Burchell's zebra

common zebra

both of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. Zebras hold their ears erect in all of these situations except which one? Hint

When they are frightened

When they are being friendly

When they are tense

When they are calm

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Question 8 of 10

8. How do zebras run away from predators? Hint

They have been known to do all of these

They run straight until they out run them

They zig-zag until they are far enough away

They run straight then circle around

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Zebra" comes from the Old Portuguese word "zevra".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the IUCN, Cape Mountain zebras are considered what? Hint

Vulnerable

Threatened

Endangered

Least Concern

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the Swahili word for zebra?

Answer: Punda Milia

Swahili is an African language. Zebras are Equidae, which are hoofed animals with one toe.

2. Quaggas, a subspecies of the plains zebra, only had stripes on the front part of their bodies.

Answer: True

Quaggas have been extinct since August 12, 1883. Its name comes from the Khoikhoi word for zebra. It lived in South Africa.

3. Male zebras are able to breed sooner than females.

Answer: False

Females mature faster than males and can mate at three. Males, on the other hand, can't mate until they are five. Foals are brown and white after birth.

4. Which of these are the smallest subspecies of plains zebra?

Answer: Grant's zebras

There are six subspecies of plains zebras. There are two subspecies of mountain zebras. Grant's zebras live in Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania and many more African countries. Their scientific name is Equus quagga boehmi.

5. Zebras have really good eyesight.

Answer: True

They can see well in the dark. Their eyes are on the side of their heads, which widens their vision. They also have a good sense of smell and hearing. Their ears can turn in almost all directions.

6. Which of these are plains zebras also known as?

Answer: both of these

Plains zebras are the most common type of zebra. Their scientific name is Equus burchelli. They live in South Africa. According to the IUCN, they are considered least concern.

7. Zebras hold their ears erect in all of these situations except which one?

Answer: When they are frightened

Watching the way zebras hold their ears is an easy to way to read a zebra's mood. They hold their ears back against their head when they are angry. When they are frightened they hold their ears forward.

8. How do zebras run away from predators?

Answer: They zig-zag until they are far enough away

Zebras have the same gaits as horses. The gaits are walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping. They are a bit slower than horses though. They will attack predators if cornered.

9. "Zebra" comes from the Old Portuguese word "zevra".

Answer: True

"Zevra" means "wild ass". Zebras are related to donkeys and horses.

10. According to the IUCN, Cape Mountain zebras are considered what?

Answer: Vulnerable

Cape mountain zebras are a subspecies of mountain zebras. They live in South Africa. Their scientific name is Equus zebra zebra.

IUCN stands for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.

Source: Author zebra101

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