Hirola Trivia Quiz

10 Questions | By AdewumiKoju | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 102

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The Hirola is a medium size Antelope otherwise known as the hunter's antelope. It is predominantly found in the borders of Kenya and Somalia. Try this quiz to test and improve your knowledge on the Hirola.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who discovered the Hirola?
- A.
  
  Caldbeck Tim
- B.
  
  Bradley Sean Michael
- C.
  
  H.C.V Hunter
- D.
  
  John Newton
Correct Answer
C. H.C.V Hunter
2.

When was the Hirola discovered?
- A.
  
  1998
- B.
  
  1888
- C.
  
  1908
- D.
  
  1808
Correct Answer
B. 1888
3.

What family is the Hirola?
- A.
  
  Bovidae
- B.
  
  Artiodactyla
- C.
  
  Hunteri
- D.
  
  Beatragud
Correct Answer
A. Bovidae
4.

What name was first given to the Hirola when it was first described?
- A.
  
  Hirola beatragus
- B.
  
  Antelope deer
- C.
  
  Hunter's Hartebeest
- D.
  
  Hunter's bontebok
Correct Answer
C. Hunter's Hartebeest
5.

What is the best environment for the Hirola?
- A.
  
  Arid
- B.
  
  Muddy
- C.
  
  Saline
- D.
  
  Humid
Correct Answer
A. Arid
6.

What is the feeding adaptation of the Hirola?
- A.
  
  Omnivore
- B.
  
  Carnivore
- C.
  
  Herbivore
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
C. Herbivore
7.

Which of these do they avoid?
- A.
  
  Burchell' Zebra
- B.
  
  Topi specie
- C.
  
  Oryx species
- D.
  
  Elephants
Correct Answer
D. Elephants
8.

What is Hirola ranked in his genus by ZSL?
- A.
  
  43rd
- B.
  
  40th
- C.
  
  21st
- D.
  
  20th
Correct Answer
A. 43rd
9.

How long is their gestation period?
- A.
  
  6 months
- B.
  
  9-10 months
- C.
  
  7-8 months
- D.
  
  11 months
Correct Answer
C. 7-8 months
10.

What is the life expectancy of the Hirola?
- A.
  
  21 years
- B.
  
  10 years
- C.
  
  17 years
- D.
  
  18 years
Correct Answer
B. 10 years