Mammals Starting with "K" Trivia Quiz

Answer: Kangaroos are afraid of the water and cannot swim.

All these statements about Kangaroos are true except, kangaroos are NOT afraid of the water and ARE very good swimmers. Baby kangaroos are called joeys and grow up inside their mother's pouch. Kangaroos have very powerful legs with which they can jump almost three times their own height.

Answer: Kudu

One of the handsomest of the African antelope, the kudu is well-known for its large spiraling horns which are often used by local populations to make musical instruments. The kudu inhabits mixed shrub woodland, and can also be found in the savanna plains in the eastern and southern parts of Africa.

They rely heavily on close, dense thicket which provides them with both camouflage and food.

Answer: They lack any natural predators.

Calling the orca an apex predator simply means that they are at the top of the food chain and have no natural predators. Orcas and pilot whales are the only mammals, other than humans, which experience menopause and then live decades afterward. Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family and can be found in every ocean on the planet.

Answer: Cheetah

Like most antelope, the kongoni lives in Africa and it is a favorite prey animal for the cheetah. The kongoni is also known as Coke's hartebeest. The kongoni is native to areas of Kenya and Tanzania, and is usually a fawn color, with both sexes sporting backward-pointing horns.

It is not unusual to see herds of one or two hundred individuals grazing together. This lovely animal has been hunted since the iron age because of its tasty meat.

Answer: False

The word klipspringer is an Afrikaans word meaning 'rock jumper' and accurately describes the locomotion style of this tiny antelope. The klipspringer is usually found in the more mountainous regions of southeastern Africa. They never need to drink as their herbivorous diet provides them with plenty of water.

Answer: Dig burrows over a mile long.

The kinkajou, also known as the honey bear, is an arboreal animal that very rarely seen on the ground. They can do all of these things except burrow. Their ability to turn their feet backwards allows them to run up and down trees with ease. Their tail is very strong and is sometimes used as a fifth hand. Kinkajous form treetop groups where they sit and engage in behaviors such as grooming each other.

Although some of their behavior seems primate-like, their closest relative is the raccoon.

Answer: Eucalyptus leaves

The herbivorous koala dines almost exclusively on the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. They have strong, sharp claws which are used to cling to trees most of their lives. Koalas rarely come to the ground and obtain most of their water from their diet. This marsupial sleeps/rests almost 18 hours every day and will usually shy away from any kind of human contact.

Answer: The Himalayas

The kiang is the largest species of wild ass and makes its home in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, China, Tibet and India. Like most equines, the kiang feeds on grass and other easily reachable vegetation. Their underside and legs are pale in color while the rest of the body is light brown.

They have a thick, dark, chocolate brown dorsal stripe that runs the length of their back from their mane to their tail.

Answer: False

This lovely face does belong to a kuvasz, but he is not a bear cub. He is an example of an ancient Hungarian dog that was bred to guard livestock. This baby will probably grow to about 100 pounds. The kuvasz is a wonderful family dog but is probably best owned by an experienced owner who can provide strong leadership.

Answer: Kaffir cat

The Kaffir cat is one of the ancestors of the domestic cat. It can be found almost everywhere in Africa, other than the Sahara Desert. It also lives in the Middle East and areas of southern Europe. Like most cats, this feline lives a solitary life, hunts on the ground, and is active at night.

They make their dens in hollow trees, fox holes, and empty caves. It comes in a variety of colors and is known for its long legs and its adaptability.