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Animals of Lombardy Trivia Quiz

In the northwest part of Italy is the fantastic area known as Lombardy. This place is known for its natural beauty and wonderful animals. Let's take a look at some of these.

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

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
395,303

Updated
Nov 12 22

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What type of animal is the Alpine ibex? Hint

Deer

Gazelle

Sheep

Goat

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Question 2 of 10

2. The female Eurasian eagle-owl is larger than the male.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What type of diet does a red fox have? Hint

Herbivorous

Omnivorous

Carnivorous

Piscivorous

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Question 4 of 10

4. The people of Lombardy call this animal a cinghiale, or wild boar.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is another name for the common roe deer? Hint

Chinkara

Chevreuil

Chital

Colobus

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does it mean when a stoat is in ermine? Hint

It has babies

It is in heat

Its coat has turned white

It is hibernating

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is one of the most common snakes in Lombardy? Hint

Mole snake

Steppe ratsnake

Green whip snake

Gold tegu

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Question 8 of 10

8. Most of the animals in this quiz are found in which national park, the largest in Italy? Hint

Aspromonte National Park

Vesuvius National Park

Parco Nazionale del Circeo

Stelvio National Park

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do you call this relative of the woodchuck? Hint

Alpine marmot

Alpine genet

European badger

Eurasian beaver

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is this mammal, a mountain goat that is famous for its leather? Hint

Caracal

Oryx

Chamois

Dudong

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What type of animal is the Alpine ibex?

Answer: Goat

The Alpine ibex is a wild goat that is found in Lombardy. The male has a beard and a coat that changes color with the seasons. The animal is an herbivore that dines on Alpine plant life. Both sexes have horns with the males being much larger.

2. The female Eurasian eagle-owl is larger than the male.

Answer: True

This is true, the female is bigger and can have a wingspan of over 6ft. They have orange eyes and long ear tufts. They are a nocturnal predator who hunt small mammals and reptiles. They are found all over Lombardy.

3. What type of diet does a red fox have?

Answer: Omnivorous

The red fox lives in many habitats, including Lombardy. These animals are intelligent and cunning. They will hunt small animals as well as eat trash and eat out of your garden. The female has one litter every year and mating is one of the few times that these animals are not solitary.

4. The people of Lombardy call this animal a cinghiale, or wild boar.

Answer: True

The cinghiale is the Italian name for the wild boar that live in Lombardy. They are known for tearing up local vineyards in their search for food. They can be vicious if they are females with offspring.

5. What is another name for the common roe deer?

Answer: Chevreuil

An almost tailless deer, roe deer are well adapted to cold environments. It is an herbivore that eats grass and berries. They mate in the fall and have fawns in early summer. They are also called a chevreuil.

6. What does it mean when a stoat is in ermine?

Answer: Its coat has turned white

The stoat is an animal that turns white in the winter and is then called an ermine or is said to be "in ermine". The ermine is long and thin and has a tubular-shaped body. They are nocturnal, solitary animals. They are carnivores and can kill animals much larger than themselves.

7. What is one of the most common snakes in Lombardy?

Answer: Green whip snake

The green whip snake is one of the most common snakes in Lombardy. Because of the cold weather snakes and other reptiles are not common here. These non-venomous snakes hibernate in the winter.

8. Most of the animals in this quiz are found in which national park, the largest in Italy?

Answer: Stelvio National Park

Stelvio National Park covers a large part of northern Italy and parts of southern Switzerland. It is the largest National Park in Italy. It is home to large populations of birds and mammals. It was founded in 1935 for the protection of these animals.

9. What do you call this relative of the woodchuck?

Answer: Alpine marmot

The Alpine marmot is related to squirrels, woodchucks and ground hogs. They are deep hibernators and may sleep up to nine months of the year. They are herbivorous, social animals that live in large groups.

10. What is this mammal, a mountain goat that is famous for its leather?

Answer: Chamois

The leather from the chamois is famous for it softness and strength. It is popular for buffing and polishing. The female chamois is a herd animal while the male tends to be more solitary. They are herbivores who have short tails and horns.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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