Feline Groovy Trivia Quiz

Answer: India

The endangered tiger is found in Asia, mostly in areas of the Indian subcontinent. Tigers are the largest of the Earth's wild cats. Tiger populations have shrunk drastically due to poaching, loss of habitat and climate change.

Answer: Snow leopard

Snow leopards makes their homes in the mountains of Central Asia. They very thick gray and white fur which protects them from the frigid weather in which they live. The snow leopard is a powerful jumper and feasts on the various mountain goats and sheep which populate their homes.

Answer: Their primary food is fish.

Fishing cats got their name because they live near the water, where they hunt for fish. They are found in the swampy areas of south and southeastern Asia. It has partially webbed claws making it one of the best swimmers in the feline family.

Answer: They come out only at night.

The Borneo Bay cat is one of the rarest wild cats in the world. Found only on the South Pacific island of Borneo, very little is known about the diet and habits of this chestnut colored cat. It is a nocturnal animal, which means it is active at night, and sleeps during the day.

Answer: Cheetah

The cheetah is usually said to be the world's fastest land mammal. It can accelerate from zero to sixty miles (96 kilometers) an hour in only three seconds. This happens after long periods spent stalking their prey which is various antelope and smaller mammals.

Answer: They possibly assist in hearing better.

While it is not known for sure what the purpose of the ear tufts are, most zoologists believe they are hearing aids which help direct sounds into the ear. The lynx is found in the northern hemisphere in Asia, North America, and Europe. The lynx has thick, luxurious fur which is designed to keep the cat warm during the frigid winters.

Answer: Caracal

Caracal are solitary felines that make their homes in Africa and parts of the Middle East. They derive their name from the Turkish word "karakulak" which translates to "black ear", a reference to their black ear tufts. Caracals are known for their unusual leaping abilities, and skills as bird hunters.

Answer: Melanism

Melanism is caused by excessive amounts of melanin in the skin, hair, and fur of many types of wild cats. In the past, these animals were thought to be completely different species, but if you look closely you will see that you can see the normal spots of the jaguar are still present.

Answer: Serval

The mountain lion is also known as a cougar, a puma, and a catamount. It is one of the largest felines in both North and South America. This adaptable cat can live in a variety of ecosystems, and feeds on whatever is available at the time.

Answer: Rosettes

Leopards have unusual markings called rosettes which are spots with a secondary color which frames the spot. No leopard has exactly the same rosette pattern. Rosettes are a type of camouflage which helps the leopard to hide in the shadows while stalking its food.