South Korean Animals Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tong Chi

The Asian black bear, also called the moon bear or white-chested bear, is a forest living mammal. It is a protected species with humans being their biggest predator. Although it is mainly herbivorous, it does get aggressive with humans. The female have a litter every 2-3 years. This animal is found om the border of South and North Korea.

Answer: Red-crowned crane

The red-crowned crane is a symbol of fidelity, longevity and luck. It is one of the rarest cranes on the planet. They eat snails, lizards and small fish. They also eat all kinds of plants. They only have one baby a year.

Answer: False

The Japanese sea lion lived at one time all around South Korea and Japan. Sadly they became extinct in the 1970s, because of human hunting for years. They rested in caves and could be found on soft, smooth beaches. They ate fish and other marine life.

Answer: Lynx

As the lion and cheetah are indigenous to Africa and the jaguar is native to South America the South Korean wild cat must be the lynx. It hunts deer, wild and domestic birds, sheep and foxes. It is a strict carnivore.

Answer: Goat

The goral is a short-horned, long-haired goat that lives in high-elevations. They live in family groups but as adults the male becomes more solitary. They are herbivores and mate once a year. They have been found in the Demilitarized Zone on the Korean Peninsula. This animal is rare where it is found, mainly because of hunting by man.

Answer: Musk deer

The musk deer moves in a series of coordinated hops. They do not have antlers but do grow fangs in the breeding season. They have long, wide hooves designed to keep them from sinking in soft, wet surfaces and snow. They have one or two fawns a year.

Answer: The Oriental magpie

One of the smartest birds in the world, the Korean magpie or Oriental magpie is one of the few animals that are able to recognize themselves in a mirror. The magpie is a sign of good luck and fortune. It causes much damage to electrical and telephone posts throughout the country.

Answer: Omnivore

The wild boar is a dangerous animal in South Korea and has been known to kill people through the centuries. It is commonly hunted by the Korean gray wolf. Females produce four to six offspring a year and the males father considerably more. They are omnivores that live in most types of terrain.

Answer: Crops

The brown-eared bulbul are considered agricultural pests in many parts of South Korea. They damage crops all over the country. They prefer forested areas where they can add insects to their diet. They produce 4-5 offspring each year.

Answer: False

The Amur leopard is one of the rarest cats on the planet. Less than 100 are believed to exist in the wild. It was found in the pine forests of Korea, is very secretive, and very heavily furred. They come into estrus every two to three years and usually produce one cub. They have not occurred in Korea in any numbers for about 50 years.