"M" Critters Trivia Quiz

Answer: Mongoose

Mongooses are found in Africa and Asia. Mongooses are short-legged carnivores with pointed noses, small ears, and long furry tails. They are known for their attacks on venomous snakes, especially King cobras.

Answer: Magpie

Magpies are a member of the crow family of birds. They are very smart and there are many species. They eat nuts, seeds and insects. Most species are black and white.

Answer: Manatee

The sea cow or manatee is a grass-eating aquatic mammal that weighs as much as 1,300 lb. They are somewhat social and babies take as much as eighteen months to raise. They are in danger from humans and their creations.

Answer: Parrots

Macaws are South American parrots that come in a huge variety of colors. They have gripping toes and long tails. They eat nuts, fruits, and seeds. They often eat clay and other toxic substances.

Answer: South America

The margay is a forest cat that is active at night. Like most cats he is solitary except when breeding. It is known for its love of trees where it hunts frogs, small rodents and eggs.

Answer: Wild goat

The markhor or screw horn goat is a Himalayan wild goat. They live in the mountainous forests of Nepal and Tibet. Males are solitary but females live in flocks with their offspring.

Answer: False

Moles are small animals that live underground in extensive chambers. They cause damage indirectly as they eat earthworms and other small invertebrates. They have three to five young once a year.

Answer: True

The mouflon is a wild sheep that has spiraling horns. The are found in southern Europe and western Asia. The mouflon is thought to be the ancestor of all modern domestic sheep breeds. They live in the mountains and forests.

Answer: Rodent

The mara is a rodent found in Argentina. They move by bouncing and galloping. All babies are born at the same time and taken care of by a nanny mara. They nurse for one week before moving to the group crèche.

Answer: Plants

Moose are grass, tree, and fruit eaters. Moose lack upper front teeth, but have eight sharp incisors in their lower jaw. It is the largest species of deer.