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North American Raccoons Trivia Quiz

Some pretty easy questios about these masked marvels.

A multiple-choice quiz by gamegal602. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gamegal602

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,043

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1687

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (7/10), darkviolet1 (5/10), Guest 2 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is the genus of raccoons? Hint

Odocoileus

Procyon

Alces

Cervus

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the winter, raccoons lose as much as 50 per cent of their body weight.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Female raccoons give birth to a litter of _____ babies. Hint

4 to 6

7 to 9

1 to 3

10 to 12

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Question 4 of 10

4. The gestation period of raccoons is _____ days. Hint

45-46

65-66

55-56

75-76

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Question 5 of 10

5. Raccoons are omnivores.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. A raccoon's sense of touch is not particularly well developed.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Adult raccoons range in length from _____________ including the tail which is 8-16 inches long. Hint

1 to 2.3 ft.

4 to 5.3 ft.

3 to 4.3 ft.

2 to 3.3 ft.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Raccoon young are called ________. Hint

Coons

Kits

Puppies

Calves

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Question 9 of 10

9. How long do the young raccoons travel with their mother? Hint

About 6 months

About 2 years

About 18 months

About 1 year

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or false: A raccoon's footprint looks very similar to a human footprint.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is the genus of raccoons?

Answer: Procyon

2. During the winter, raccoons lose as much as 50 per cent of their body weight.

Answer: True

They become semi-dormant in winter.

3. Female raccoons give birth to a litter of _____ babies.

Answer: 4 to 6

4. The gestation period of raccoons is _____ days.

Answer: 65-66

5. Raccoons are omnivores.

Answer: True

They eat foods such as fish, frogs, crayfish, crabs, nuts, seeds, acorns, berries, mice, bird's eggs, poultry, etc. Pretty much anything!

6. A raccoon's sense of touch is not particularly well developed.

Answer: False

They use their paws much as humans use their hands.

7. Adult raccoons range in length from _____________ including the tail which is 8-16 inches long.

Answer: 2 to 3.3 ft.

8. Raccoon young are called ________.

Answer: Kits

9. How long do the young raccoons travel with their mother?

Answer: About 1 year

10. True or false: A raccoon's footprint looks very similar to a human footprint.

Answer: True

They walk on the soles of their feet.

Source: Author gamegal602

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