How Well Do You Know Your Big Cats?

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     Which is the largest of all the big cats?

    • Lion
    • Tiger
    • Cheetah
    • Leopard
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Happy Big Cat Week! Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of big cats. Good luck!

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  • 2. 

    Which of the big cats is the strongest climber? They are able to carry prey twice their own weight up a tree!

    • Tiger

    • Leopard

    • Cheetah

    • Mountain Lion

    Correct Answer
    A. Leopard
    Explanation
    You can also sign our Don't Buy Wild pledge by clicking here:
    https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2843

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  • 3. 

    The number of wild lions is decreasing rapidly due to:  

    • Habitat loss

    • Conflicts with humans

    • Trophy hunting

    • The international trade in lion parts

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Learn more about trophy hunting on our website: http://www.hsi.org/issues/trophy_hunting/

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  • 4. 

    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?

    • Peru

    • India

    • China

    • Romania

    Correct Answer
    A. India
    Explanation
    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/southafricatrip

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  • 5. 

    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?

    • 1 second

    • 3 seconds

    • 6 seconds

    • 10 seconds

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 seconds
    Explanation
    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-hsi

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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?

    • United States

    • China

    • England

    • Australia

    • Canada

    Correct Answer
    A. United States
    Explanation
    Read more about canned lion hunting in South Africa:
    http://www.hsi.org/news/news/2010/07/south_africas_dark_side_072110.html

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  • 7. 

    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?

    • 100 - 500

    • 500 - 1,000

    • 1,000 - 5,000

    • 5,000 - 10, 000

    Correct Answer
    A. 5,000 - 10, 000
    Explanation
    The trade in wildlife affects many kinds of animals. Read more about it here: http://www.hsi.org/issues/wildlife_trade/

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