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Alpine Animals Trivia Quiz

The Alps are home to several unusual animals. Many are not found in other places. How many will you know?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,702

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the wild goat of the Alpine region? Hint

Jomo

Mohr

Lynx

Ibex

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these deer is found in the Alps? Hint

Florida Key deer

Roe deer

Mule dear

White tail deer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is another name for the fat dormouse? Hint

Alpine dormouse

Edible dormouse

Smooth dormouse

Silver dormouse

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Question 4 of 10

4. Brown hares are found all over the Alps.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these mammals is found in the trees of the Alps? Hint

Mink

Wolverine

Otter

Pine marten

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the largest species of owl found in the Alps?
Hint

Hawk owl

Falcon owl

Eagle owl

Kite owl

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these Alpine animals could best be described as a goat-antelope? Hint

Acouchy

Aurochs

Chamois

Caracal

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where does the Alpine salamander make its home? Hint

Underground

In water

In trees

On land

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Question 9 of 10

9. What kind of tail does the European lynx have? Hint

Long tail

Short tail

No tail

Two tails

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where does the marmot make its home? Hint

Underground

In the trees

Shallow water

In caves

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the wild goat of the Alpine region?

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.

2. Which one of these deer is found in the Alps?

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.

3. What is another name for the fat dormouse?

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.

4. Brown hares are found all over the Alps.

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.

5. Which of these mammals is found in the trees of the Alps?

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.

6. What is the largest species of owl found in the Alps?

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.

7. Which of these Alpine animals could best be described as a goat-antelope?

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.

8. Where does the Alpine salamander make its home?

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.

9. What kind of tail does the European lynx have?

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.

10. Where does the marmot make its home?

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.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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