The Safari Quiz

The wild world of the African Savannah is as fascinating as it is ancient, its rituals coming from innumerable repetitions over the many millennia. The dance of predator and prey, of animals and plants and earth is one that predates humanity. What do you know of this ancient animal kingdom?
 
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What is the average weight of a newborn lion cub?
11 pounds / 5 kg
3.5 pounds / 1.6 kg
6.5 pounds / 3 kg
15 pounds / 7 kg
 
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The elephant's trunk has 6 main uses, which of the following is NOT one of its functions?
Taking in water
Collecting food from the floor
Attracting the opposite sex
Used as a 'whip' to frighten other animals
 
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How long will it take for a giraffe calf to be able to walk on its own?
48 hours
3-4 days
20 minutes
1-2 weeks
 
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One of the largest of Africaโ€™s cats, this feline spends its days lounging in the sun. It hunts big game such as zebra and wildebeest.
Lion
Tiger
Leopard
Cheetah
 
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True or False: The rhino uses its horn to locate plants hidden underground
True
False
 
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Hint
What trait characterizes the ostrich?
Fastest animal on two feet
It can be found around the world
It can fly for long hours
It sticks its head in the sand
 
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Hint
Why was the African buffalo never domesticated by man?
Its muscles are too weak
It was considered holy by most African tribes
Its dangerous and unpredictable nature
It was considered too lazy to be of help
 
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What is the name of the animal, common to Africa?
Rufous-necked hornbill
Grey crowned crane
Golden Quail
African peafowl
 
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Which animal shares a close ancestor with the hippopotamus?
The Whale
The Pig
The Tortoise
The Rhino
 
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Which of these is not true about the zebra?
It's faster than most of its predators
They are born of a union between wild donkeys and wild horses
It can sleep standing up
Each zebra has a unique pattern
 
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What is the African wild dog known for?
Being perhaps the best hunter in the world
Lives up to 40 years
Lives alone
The most preyed upon animal in Africa
 
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The term 'The Big Five' refers to...
The five biggest forests in Africa
The five biggest animals in Africa
The five biggest nature preserves in Africa
The five animals hardest to hunt in Africa
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