Lions and Tapirs Quiz

Lisa thought the lions were … the tigers.

• smaller than

• bigger than

• the most dangerous

• less interesting

For Lisa, the elephants were … animals in the zoo.

• the most interesting

• more interesting than the giraffes

• not as interesting as the monkeys

• bigger than the lions

What can we learn about cubs from the passage?

• They are strong and independent hunters from birth.

• They are protected only by their mothers.

• They are cared for by their mothers and other females.

• They usually stay with the father only.

Which statement best explains why lions are called social animals?

• They live together in groups called prides.

• They always share their food with other animals.

• They travel with zebras and buffalo.

• They live in the same place as other predators.

What does the word "ungulates" in the text most likely mean?

• Animals that eat plants

• Animals with hooves

• Animals with sharp claws

• Animals living in trees

Why is the mane an important feature of male lions?

• It helps them see at night.

• It protects them from the heat.

• It helps them run faster.

• It makes them look stronger and more dominant.

Why do lions need sharp claws and teeth?

• To tear the flesh of their prey

• To dig holes for resting

• To climb tall trees

• To protect their cubs from sunlight

Which conclusion can be drawn from the text about the lifespan of lions?

• Lions live longer in the wild than in captivity.

• Lions can live up to 30 years naturally.

• Lions rarely survive more than 5 years in nature.

• Lions live for about a decade or slightly more in the wild.

Why is communication important for lions, according to the passage?

• It helps them build nests.

• It helps them recognize different species.

• It makes them more attractive to other animals.

• It allows them to coordinate in their prides.

Which of the following best summarizes the text?

• Lions are dangerous animals that attack humans.

• Lions are solitary hunters that live mostly in Asia.

• Lions are social, powerful carnivores with special physical features and behaviors.

• Lions are herbivores that survive by eating plants in Africa.