Family Felidae
A group of lions is called a __________________.
Pride
Which wild cat's shrieks sound like a woman screaming?
A cougar (a.k.a. mountain lion, puma etc.)
What is the scientific word for the pouch that marsupials have?
Marsupium
What is the only marsupial in North America?
The Virginian Opossum
How are primates classified?
By their noses
The natural enemy of the lion is the ____________. They will often hunt these animals just for the sake of removing them from their territory. This animal will also often kill lion cubs if given the chance.
The spotted hyena
Which species of Family Felidae has an extremely powerful jaw that can cut through bone?
Hyenas
The majority of marsupials live on which continent?
Australia
Which marsupial is known for its loud screams when eating, loping walk, and strong jaws? These jaws are similar to a hyena's because they can also eat through bone.
The Tasmanian Devil
What primate is seen as the "symbol of death" in Madagascar?
The Aye-Aye
True or False: Tigers enjoy swimming.
True!
Which member of Family Felidae is able to kill a King Cobra?
The mongoose
A large group of kangaroos is called a ___________.
Mob
Which marsupial is known as the "Australian Easter Bunny"?
The Bilby.
If a primate prefers to live in the trees that primate is considered ____________.
Arboreal
Where does the majority of the world's Bengal tiger population live?
India
Which large cat is unable to retract its claws?
The cheetah
True or False: Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day!
True
Scientists and Geographers believe all of the continents were connected at one point. What is the name given to that landmass?
Pangea
Give an example of an Old World Monkey!
Possible Answers: Proboscis monkey, Baboons, Mandrills, Macaques etc.
What three wild cat species live in North America?
The Canadian lynx, Bobcat, & Cougar.
What special sensory organ do cats have?
Their whiskers
The sugar glider is an Australian possum or squirrel species?
Australian Possum
What is the difference between a wallaby & a kangaroo?
Size. The wallaby is smaller than the kangaroo.
An ape! Apes do not have a tail and monkeys do. The chimpanzee does not have a tail.