Muntjac Quiz

What is the real animal that is described as barking like a dog in the text?

• The Giant muntjac

• The Leaf muntjac

• The Reeves muntjac

• The muntjac

How much does the Leaf muntjac, the smallest species of muntjac, weigh?

• Around 90 pounds

• 10 to 20 pounds

• 15 to 35 pounds

• 50 to 60 pounds

What unique behavior do male muntjacs exhibit during the breeding season?

• They grow larger antlers

• They bark to attract females

• They fight for territory

• They migrate to different areas

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Where do most muntjacs live?

• In European countries

• In South Asian countries

• In North American forests

• In Australian outback

Name four predators of the muntjac that are mentioned in the article.

• Tigers, leopards, wolves, dholes

• Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs

• Bears, coyotes, foxes, eagles

• Jaguars, pumas, vultures, anacondas

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Why do muntjacs bark?

• To communicate with each other

• To scare away predators

• To attract mates

• To mark their territory

What does the word "imaginary" mean?

• plant life

• large, spotted cats

• unwanted animal

• made-up; not real

What is the meaning of "tiniest"?

• plant life

• large, spotted cats

• unwanted animal

• smallest

What does "herding" refer to?

• moving together in a large group

• large, spotted cats

• unwanted animal

• made-up; not real

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What is the definition of "territory"?

• plant life

• large, spotted cats

• unwanted animal

• area of land which an animal protects as its own