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Leapin' Lemurs! Trivia Quiz

This is my first attempt at quiz making. It is about the lemurs of Madagascar.

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

Author
lefois

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,324

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
927

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lemurs are classed as Mammalia and belong to which of the following orders? Hint

Artiodactyla

Rodentia

Primates

Carnivora

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lemurs are basically vegetarian.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The various species of lemur have differing reproductive cycles. Which one of the following species bear naked, undeveloped young? Hint

Black lemur

Ring-Tailed lemur

Mouse lemur

Ruffed lemur

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is not a species of lemur? Hint

Fork Crowned lemur

Gentle lemur

Fan Tailed lemur

Sportive lemur

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Question 5 of 10

5. Lemurs can be found in both the forest areas and dry scrublands of which geographical location? Hint

East Indies

The Falklands

Madagascar

Spice Islands

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Question 6 of 10

6. A Black lemur, when fleeing a predator, can leap Hint

27-30 feet

10-12 feet

12-15 feet

18-23 feet

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Question 7 of 10

7. The rarest and most localised of the lemurs are: Hint

Mouse lemur

Ruffed lemur

Broad-Nosed Gentle and Hairy-Eared Dwarf lemurs

Weasel lemur

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Question 8 of 10

8. Aestivation, which lemurs experience, is the condition of Hint

torpor, lasting 2-3 days to a week

active during twilight hours only

sleeping during the day-active at night

hyperactivity in sunlight

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Question 9 of 10

9. Large lemur species are crepuscular, which means they come out at Hint

midnight

twilight

dawn

sunrise

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not a species of lemur? Hint

Aye-Aye

Indri

Langur

Sifaka

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lemurs are classed as Mammalia and belong to which of the following orders?

Answer: Primates

Primates. Lemurs are primates, related to monkeys. They fall in the prosimian category of primates.

2. Lemurs are basically vegetarian.

Answer: True

Some species of lemurs consume insects in addition to fruit, berries, buds, leaves and bark.

3. The various species of lemur have differing reproductive cycles. Which one of the following species bear naked, undeveloped young?

Answer: Mouse lemur

The Mouse lemur has a gestation period of 2 months, producing 2-3 young. Other lemur species are born fully-furred and able to move around and cling to their mother's belly.

4. Which of the following is not a species of lemur?

Answer: Fan Tailed lemur

The Fan Tailed lemur is the imposter. There is, however, a Fat Tailed lemur. Some species of lemur store fat in their rumps and ends of their tails for the hot, dry season when food is scarce.

5. Lemurs can be found in both the forest areas and dry scrublands of which geographical location?

Answer: Madagascar

The island of Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa, is the only location where lemurs are found.

6. A Black lemur, when fleeing a predator, can leap

Answer: 27-30 feet

When in 'escape mode', a Black lemur has been known to jump 27 feet.

7. The rarest and most localised of the lemurs are:

Answer: Broad-Nosed Gentle and Hairy-Eared Dwarf lemurs

The Broad-Nosed Gentle and Hairy-Eared Dwarf lemurs live in a very small area of the eastern forests of Madagascar.

8. Aestivation, which lemurs experience, is the condition of

Answer: torpor, lasting 2-3 days to a week

Dwarf lemurs have less efficient temperature regulation than most mammals and can experience torpor, where their body temperatures fall to that of the surrounding air during the dry season.

9. Large lemur species are crepuscular, which means they come out at

Answer: twilight

Smaller, active species do enjoy sunlight and actually sit like little buddahs, taking in the sun. Larger lemurs will also be active when it is overcast.

10. Which of the following is not a species of lemur?

Answer: Langur

Langurs are definitely monkeys mainly of India and Ceylon.

Source: Author lefois

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