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Quiz about Night Safari
Quiz about Night Safari

Night Safari Trivia Quiz


Let's take a nighttime safari. We will be talking about animals that are mainly nocturnal from all over the world. How well do you know the creatures of the night?

A multiple-choice quiz by Ctvega. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ctvega
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
393,939
Updated
Mar 06 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
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1033
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Question 1 of 10
1. Our first stop on our nocturnal safari is in the Southeastern United States where we are looking for a medium sized omnivorous mammal that is noted for its intelligence and ringed tail. What animal, that is also sometimes called a trash panda, are we looking for? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Let's stay in North America for our next safari. This time we see a slow moving animal that looks like a pin cushion. What nocturnal animal could this be? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. We will continue our safari in the Southern US as we spot a gray colored, armored looking varmint rooting in a flower bed. What on in the world is this funny looking animal? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Our next safari find in North America is a gray colored animal about the size of a house cat. When we startled it, it fell down and looked dead, then after a few minutes it got up and ran off. What did we just see? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. We next find ourselves in Paraguay where we hear a roar and look up just in time to see a large spotted cat sneaking off. What has just scared us? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Now we find ourselves in South America and spot a large reddish brown animal scurrying through the swamp? What is this rodent? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Now let's take a quick trip to Tasmania. While there we something that looks about the size of a small black dog that lets out a loud screech. What have we just seen? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. While visiting Australia, we see a furry animal with a short stubby tail scurry into a burrow. What have we just seen? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. While in Africa, we see a strange dog like creature, although it has small back legs compared with its forelegs. What could this be? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. On our last night in Africa we see a regal looking feline that is heavily muscled and has a luxurious mane. What have we seen? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Our first stop on our nocturnal safari is in the Southeastern United States where we are looking for a medium sized omnivorous mammal that is noted for its intelligence and ringed tail. What animal, that is also sometimes called a trash panda, are we looking for?

Answer: Raccoon

The North American raccoon ranges from Panama to Canada. It initially inhabited forested areas but, due to its adaptability, its range now includes coastal marshes, mountains and even urban areas. In addition to the ringed tail it also has black fur surrounding its eyes giving the appearance of wearing a mask. Raccoons tend to scavenge food from trash cans so are sometimes jokingly referred to as "trash pandas".
2. Let's stay in North America for our next safari. This time we see a slow moving animal that looks like a pin cushion. What nocturnal animal could this be?

Answer: Porcupine

Porcupines are herbivorous rodents that are covered with a coat of quills. Quills are sharp, barbed specialized hairs that the porcupine uses as its main form of defense. New world porcupines occupy North and South America, while old world porcupines are found in Europe, Asia and Africa. Porcupines are usually solitary animals except during mating season.

They have a long gestation period of about 200 days and give birth to a single baby with soft quills that harden soon after birth.
3. We will continue our safari in the Southern US as we spot a gray colored, armored looking varmint rooting in a flower bed. What on in the world is this funny looking animal?

Answer: Armadillo

The nine banded armadillo is found throughout the Americas. It is an insectivore that spends its time foraging for its next meal by digging through the soil. It originated in South America and has since spread though Central America and into the United States as far north as Indiana. Its back is covered by hard, keratinized, scales that offer it some protection against predators.
4. Our next safari find in North America is a gray colored animal about the size of a house cat. When we startled it, it fell down and looked dead, then after a few minutes it got up and ran off. What did we just see?

Answer: Opossum

The opossum is a nocturnal mammal that originated in South America and has spread though Central America and into North America. It is an omnivore and highly adaptable. When threatened, its physiological response is to pass out and release a foul odor, that smells similar to a dead animal, from its anal glands.

It remains in this state for a few minutes to a few hours then wakes up and goes on its way. This is where the term "playing possum" comes from.
5. We next find ourselves in Paraguay where we hear a roar and look up just in time to see a large spotted cat sneaking off. What has just scared us?

Answer: Jaguar

The jaguar is the biggest cat species in the Americas. It is an opportunistic carnivore at the top of its food chain. The jaguar has the ability to roar while the other large cat species in the Americas, the cougar, does not have the anatomy to allow it to roar. The jaguar has spots similar to a leopard but is sturdier and heavier.
6. Now we find ourselves in South America and spot a large reddish brown animal scurrying through the swamp? What is this rodent?

Answer: Capybara

The capybara is considered the largest member of the rodent family. It is a semiaquatic herbivore found throughout South America, except in Chile. It ranges in weight from 70 - 140 pounds. It is the preferred food of the anaconda.
7. Now let's take a quick trip to Tasmania. While there we something that looks about the size of a small black dog that lets out a loud screech. What have we just seen?

Answer: Tasmanian Devil

The Tasmanian devil is found only in Tasmania. It is the largest carnivorous marsupial. It is black in color and the size of a small dog but has a large head which allows a large amount of muscle mass. It has the most powerful bite relative to body size of any mammal. It will hunt prey but also scavenges carrion. It can eliminate all traces of a carcass including bones and fur.
8. While visiting Australia, we see a furry animal with a short stubby tail scurry into a burrow. What have we just seen?

Answer: Wombat

Wombats are herbivores that dig extensive burrows. They average about 3 feet in length and weigh between 50 - 75 pounds. They have developed a unique backward pouch which keeps the dirt from collecting in the pouch. Another unique feature of wombats is their feces is cube shaped.
9. While in Africa, we see a strange dog like creature, although it has small back legs compared with its forelegs. What could this be?

Answer: Spotted Hyena

Hyenas have a thick torso with short hind legs. They are carnivores and are known to drive off larger predators from their kills. They are found in much of Sub Saharan Africa. They are primarily hunters but will also scavenge. Hyenas have the ability to digest both bone and skin. The females are generally larger than the males.
10. On our last night in Africa we see a regal looking feline that is heavily muscled and has a luxurious mane. What have we seen?

Answer: Lion

Lions are the apex predator of their territory. They generally hunt in groups and target larger mammals such as zebras or African buffalo. In a pride of lions the females generally do most of the hunting. The gestation period for lions is 110 days and they usually give birth to 1 - 4 cubs.
Source: Author Ctvega

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