Wild Cats Quiz

1. Which is the largest wild cat in the world?

1. Jaguar
2. Leopard
3. Lion
4. Tiger

2. Which wild cat cannot roar?

1. Cheetah
2. Leopard
3. Lion
4. Tiger

3. Which is the only wild cat native to the Americas?

1. Cheetah
2. Jaguar
3. Leopard
4. Snow Leopard

4. Where does the snow leopard live?

1. African mountains
2. Arctic tundra
3. Central Asian mountains
4. Siberian forests

5. Which wild cat has the strongest bite relative to its size?

1. Clouded Leopard
2. Jaguar
3. Lion
4. Tiger

6. Can lions and tigers breed together?

1. Both B and C are correct
2. No, they are too different
3. Only in captivity
4. Yes, producing a liger or tigon

7. Which wild cat is the fastest land animal?

1. Cheetah
2. Jaguar
3. Leopard
4. Lion

8. How do leopards typically store their prey?

1. In hollow logs
2. In underground dens
3. They don't store prey
4. Up in trees

9. What is a group of lions called?

1. A coalition
2. A herd
3. A pack
4. A pride

10. Which wild cat has spots inside its spots (rosettes)?

1. Cheetah
2. Jaguar
3. Leopard
4. Ocelot

11. What is the smallest wild cat in the world?

1. Black-footed Cat
2. Kodkod
3. Rusty-spotted Cat
4. Sand Cat

12. Which wild cat is known for its distinctive ear tufts?

1. Caracal
2. Ocelot
3. Puma
4. Serval

13. Do tigers like water?

1. No, they avoid water
2. Only cubs swim
3. Only when forced to
4. Yes, they are excellent swimmers

14. What is the correct term for a female lion?

1. Leopardess
2. Lioness
3. Queencat
4. Tigress

15. The puma, cougar, and mountain lion are all the same animal. True or False?

1. False — all three are completely different animals
2. False — puma and cougar are the same but mountain lion is different
3. False — they are different subspecies
4. True

16. Which wild cat has the longest legs relative to its body?

1. Caracal
2. Cheetah
3. Ocelot
4. Serval

17. What is the scientific name of the mountain lion?

1. Acinonyx jubatus
2. Leopardus pardalis
3. Panthera leo
4. Puma concolor

18. Which wild cat is the best climber?

1. Jaguar
2. Leopard
3. Margay
4. Tiger

19. What is a group of cheetahs called?

1. A coalition
2. A pack
3. A pride
4. A streak

20. Which is the only truly nocturnal big cat?

1. Jaguar
2. Leopard
3. Lion
4. Tiger