How Well Do You Know Your Big Cats?
Happy Big Cat Week! Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of big cats. Good luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The number of wild lions is decreasing rapidly due to:
- A.
Habitat loss
- B.
Conflicts with humans
- C.
Trophy hunting
- D.
The international trade in lion parts
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Learn more about trophy hunting on our website: http://www.hsi.org/issues/trophy_hunting/Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which is the largest of all the big cats?
- A.
Lion
- B.
Tiger
- C.
Cheetah
- D.
Leopard
Correct Answer
B. TigerExplanation
Many big cats can be found in Chinese zoos as they are popular tourist attractions. Read more about our work to improve the lives of animals in China's zoos:
http://www.hsi.org/news/news/2010/06/chinese_zoos_062310.htmlRate this question:
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- 3.
The belief that tiger parts have medicinal properties is widespread in Asia, despite the lack of scientific evidence to back up these claims. Even though all international trade in tiger parts is illegal and there has been a domestic ban on trade in China since 1993, there are still tiger farms across the country that breed these big cats for profit. How many tigers are estimated to be held in captivity on these farms?
- A.
100 - 500
- B.
500 - 1,000
- C.
1,000 - 5,000
- D.
5,000 - 10, 000
Correct Answer
D. 5,000 - 10, 000Explanation
The trade in wildlife affects many kinds of animals. Read more about it here: http://www.hsi.org/issues/wildlife_trade/Rate this question:
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- 4.
It is well known that cheetahs are the fastest of the land mammals. How long does it take for a cheetah to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour?
- A.
1 second
- B.
3 seconds
- C.
6 seconds
- D.
10 seconds
Correct Answer
B. 3 secondsExplanation
Our Don't Buy Wild campaign began as a way to inform compassionate consumers on how to identify wildlife products, speak up against the consumptive use of wild animals, and educate others on how to avoid supporting the wildlife trade. Join our Don't Buy Wild Cause here:
http://www.causes.com/causes/438645-don-t-buy-wild-official-hsiRate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the big cats is the strongest climber? They are able to carry prey twice their own weight up a tree!
- A.
Tiger
- B.
Leopard
- C.
Cheetah
- D.
Mountain Lion
Correct Answer
B. LeopardExplanation
You can also sign our Don't Buy Wild pledge by clicking here:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2843Rate this question:
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- 6.
In South Africa, thousands of lions are kept under unnatural and inhumane conditions in captive breeding facilities to supply the growing trophy hunting industry. Which country is the largest importer of lion trophies?
- A.
United States
- B.
China
- C.
England
- D.
Australia
- E.
Canada
Correct Answer
A. United StatesExplanation
Read more about canned lion hunting in South Africa:
http://www.hsi.org/news/news/2010/07/south_africas_dark_side_072110.htmlRate this question:
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- 7.
Lions used to be found in the wild throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Southwest Asia, in almost all habitat types. Today, however, their populations have declined so much that they are found exclusively in sub-Saharan Africa, with only one small population still located in what country?
- A.
Peru
- B.
India
- C.
China
- D.
Romania
Correct Answer
B. IndiaExplanation
With the majority of lions living in Subsaharan Africa, South Africa in particular has become a popular destination to see these majestic animals. How would you like to visit South Africa and know that your tourist dollars are going towards helping wildlife, like lions rescued from a canned hunting operation? Now you can! Read more here:
www.hsi.org/southafricatripRate this question:
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