Alpine Animals Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ibex

The ibex is a wild goat that lives in The Alps. Both sexes have horns but the males have much bigger horns. These herbivorous animals live in small groups. The ibex lives about nineteen years in the wild.

Answer: Roe deer

The Roe deer live in the woodlands of the Alps. They are well adapted to cold weather and are graceful and agile. The female goes out looking for a mate whom she lures back to her territory where they mate. The others are North American deer.

Answer: Edible dormouse

The edible dormouse, also known as the fat dormouse, has thick grey fur and large dark eyes. This animal is omnivorous and eats birds, berries and a variety of plants.

Answer: True

The brown hare is found hopping all over the Alps. It usually eats a plant based diet but occasionally eats small animals. During breeding time males appear to box with their rivals. They live a solitary lifestyle except when raising young.

Answer: Pine marten

The pine marten belongs to the same family as the badger, stoat and otter, and all of these can be found in the Alps. It is found in woodland and forests. It eats small mammals such as squirrels, birds and their eggs, and berries.

Answer: Eagle owl

The eagle owl is the biggest species of owl found in the Alps. It has feathered legs, tufted ears and bright orange eyes. This species usually lives on high rocky ledges and hunts mammals and birds.

Answer: Chamois

The chamois is a bovine with white stripes on the side of its head. Males live solitary lives except for mating. Females live in groups of other females and young. The chamois lives in high rocky terrain.

Answer: On land

This fully terrestrial lizard is a shiny black reptile that makes its home in the Alps. It has a two year pregnancy and is a solitary creature.

Answer: Short tail

The European lynx is a very rare, highly protected wild cat. This medium size cat has a brown coat with dark speckling. It has a short tail with a black tip. It hunts animals such as deer, goats, and smaller mammals.

Answer: Underground

The marmot is a large squirrel-like animal that lives in the Alps. This rodent is a plant eater and hibernates in the winter for up to nine months a year. It lives in underground burrows and is an excellent digger.