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Animals of The Fens Trivia Quiz

The University of Cambridge is in the Fens in the eastern area of England. There are many animals that are seen in these areas. What are these animals that students might see?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

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dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,468

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Easy

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the venomous snake that is sometimes seen near the University in East Anglia? Hint

Adder

Asp

Python

Boa

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Question 2 of 10

2. Responsible for helping to spread the plague, which rodent is seen all over the Fens as well as the University? Hint

Wharf rat

Pack rat

Black rat

Brown rat

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is this animal found all over the Fens as well as most of Europe? Hint

Forest-steppe marmot

Sakhalin vole

Great jerboa

European hedgehog

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which bird of prey is commonly seen in The Fens? Hint

Eurasian oystercatcher

Woodchat shrike

Marsh harrier

Blue-cheeked bee-eater

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the semi-aquatic rodent found all over the Fens? Hint

Lemke's hutia

European water vole

Short-tailed hopping mouse

Bandicoot rat

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Question 6 of 10

6. What do Cetti's warblers, a common Fen bird, prefer to eat? Hint

Plankton

Other bird's eggs

Nectar

Insects

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did the Konik ponies that live in the Fens come from? Hint

Australia

Poland

India

Chile

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the English name for the rare Norfolk hawker? Hint

Red-winged bailer

Purple-tailed windago

Green-eyed hawker

White-nosed cushing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did the Highland cattle, seen grazing all over the Fens, originate from? Hint

Panama

Laos

Scotland

Ghana

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Old World swallowtail, which can be seen in the Fens, is Great Britain's smallest butterfly.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the venomous snake that is sometimes seen near the University in East Anglia?

Answer: Adder

The adder is a venomous snake that lives in the Fen. He is a shy animal that only bites when he feels threatened. They breed every two to three years. They are a thick snake that usually does not grow over two feet long.

2. Responsible for helping to spread the plague, which rodent is seen all over the Fens as well as the University?

Answer: Black rat

The black rat is an omnivore that will eat almost everything and anything. They live in bogs, human residences, barns and fields. This is a very successful species that can live almost anywhere except polar regions.

3. What is this animal found all over the Fens as well as most of Europe?

Answer: European hedgehog

The European hedgehog is a mammal found all over the Fens where it eats earthworms, slugs and beetles. Often seen at the University, it is a shy animal that rolls itself into a ball when it is approached.

4. Which bird of prey is commonly seen in The Fens?

Answer: Marsh harrier

The marsh harrier is a bird of prey that feasts on small rodents, reptiles and birds. It breeds in the reeds and grasses of the Fens. It struggles with habitat destruction and excessive pesticide use.

5. What is the semi-aquatic rodent found all over the Fens?

Answer: European water vole

Water voles are found in the Fens and all over the are of the University of Cambridge. They live near calm, slow moving, water and live underground. They eat fruit, grass and bulbs.

6. What do Cetti's warblers, a common Fen bird, prefer to eat?

Answer: Insects

This species of bird is hard to see because it is shy and secretive. The bird has a loud call which is usually used for in the mating season. They feed on insects and larvae, which they prefer because they can digest them faster.

7. Where did the Konik ponies that live in the Fens come from?

Answer: Poland

The Konik ponies were brought to England by the National Trust in 1995 from Poland and introduced to Wicken Fen. These wild horses should be avoided because their behavior is unpredictable. They have a dun coloring and a dorsal stripe.

8. What is the English name for the rare Norfolk hawker?

Answer: Green-eyed hawker

The green-eyed hawker is a rare dragonfly seen in the Fens. They take two years to grow from a larva to an adult. It is seen around bodies of water near which it breeds.

9. Where did the Highland cattle, seen grazing all over the Fens, originate from?

Answer: Scotland

The Highland cattle originated in the Highlands of Scotland. They have a double coat which protects them from the cold weather. They are found in many places in Europe and all over the Fens. Their tender meat makes them a popular breed.

10. The Old World swallowtail, which can be seen in the Fens, is Great Britain's smallest butterfly.

Answer: False

This is the largest butterfly that makes its home in the Fens and at the University. It eats wild carrots, fennel and hogweeds. It can be seen fluttering around the University in the spring.

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