"J" Critters Trivia Quiz

Answer: Jackal

The jackal is a wild dog that is a predator of small animals and a scavenger of anything dead. They live in groups that consist of a breeding pair and their children. They hunt alone or in pairs.

Answer: North America

The jay is a member of the crow family and there are several types of jay including the blue jay. It generally eats nuts and insects. Both parents raise the young and they leave home at about two months of age.

Answer: Jellyfish

This is a jellyfish. They have an umbrella-shaped head which is known as their bell. They have long tentacles with which they hunt and use to protect themselves. In some Asian countries they are eaten as a delicacy.

Answer: Junco

The junco is a small North American bird. They feed on insects and seeds. These birds often nest on the ground or very low in trees. There are a number of species.

Answer: Jaguar

The jaguar is a large cat that feasts on anything it can catch. It swims very well and runs at high speed. It features largely in the area's religions.

Answer: True

This is a jerboa, a desert dwelling rodent. They hop around the deserts of Africa and some parts of Asia. Their long ears give them an excellent sense of hearing. They eat plant parts and occasionally insects.

Answer: Jackrabbit

This animal is called a jackrabbit. It usually lives in mixed shrub-grassland terrains. It has extra-long ears and eats shrubs and grass. It does not migrate and the mother only stays with the young while she nurses them.

Answer: False

This bird is called a jacana. It is a wading bird found in tropical regions of the world. Males incubate the eggs and are smaller than the females. They eat insects and small aquatic animals.

Answer: Jaguarundi

The jaguarundi is a smaller wild cat that is seen in the South America and occasionally is southern North America. The jaguarundi has short legs, an elongated body, and a long tail. They eat small mammals and reptiles.

Answer: South America

The jabiru is found in South America and occasionally in the southwestern US. It is one of the tallest and largest birds in its habitat. They build their nests around the water where they feed on fish, mollusks, and small mammals.