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Meerkat Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz about the Meerkat. Meerkats live in complex societies. They live in the African Plains. Hope you enjoy my quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by DakotaNorth. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,131

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1218

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what part of Africa can the Meerkat be found? Hint

The wetlands of East Africa

In Serengeti National Park

In the Gambia

The semiarid plains of southern Africa

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Question 2 of 10

2. Meerkats are naturally immune to scorpion and snake poison.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the meerkats called who stand guard (to keep a watch for predators)? Hint

Sentries

Gophers

Soldiers

Mothers

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Question 4 of 10

4. At what age do meerkats become sexually mature? Hint

12 months

6 months

24 months

18 months

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the gestation period of a meerkat? Hint

65 days

105 days

35 days

75 days

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Question 6 of 10

6. The meerkat does not use its tail for balance and as a signal?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the average number of young that a meerkat can have in one litter? Hint

5 - 9

2 - 4

12 - 15

1 - 18

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Question 8 of 10

8. When do meerkats mate? Hint

Only during the rains

Every 2 years

Only in the dry season

Year round

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Selous' mongoose is related to the meerkat.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the lifespan of the meerkat? Hint

About 10 years

About 5 years

About 20 years

About 15 years

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what part of Africa can the Meerkat be found?

Answer: The semiarid plains of southern Africa

Meerkats live in the semiarid plains of southern Africa. They prefer to live among the scrubland. (Wildlife Fact File)

2. Meerkats are naturally immune to scorpion and snake poison.

Answer: True

True. Meerkats can and will survive a scorpion or snake bite because they are naturally immune to the poison. (National Geographic Explorer)

3. What are the meerkats called who stand guard (to keep a watch for predators)?

Answer: Sentries

Sentries stand guard to keep a watch for predators. (Wildlife Fact File and National Geographic Explorer)

4. At what age do meerkats become sexually mature?

Answer: 12 months

Meerkats become sexually mature at 12 months of age. (Encyclopedia Britannica)

5. What is the gestation period of a meerkat?

Answer: 75 days

The gestation period of a Meerkat is 75 days. 35 days is for a Koala, and 105 days is for a Lion. (Wildlife Fact File)

6. The meerkat does not use its tail for balance and as a signal?

Answer: False

False. The Meerkat does use its tail for balance and as a signal. (National Geographic Explorer)

7. What is the average number of young that a meerkat can have in one litter?

Answer: 2 - 4

Meerkats can have between 2 to 4 young at a time. (Wildlife Fact File)

8. When do meerkats mate?

Answer: Year round

Meerkats mate year round. (Wildlife Fact File)

9. The Selous' mongoose is related to the meerkat.

Answer: True

The Selous' mongoose or otherwise known as the gray meerkat, is a related species of the meerkat. It is slightly larger, with a white-tipped tail. (Wildlife Fact File)

10. What is the lifespan of the meerkat?

Answer: About 10 years

The average lifespan of a wild meerkat is about 10 years. (National Geographic Explorer)

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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