So You Want To Study Wild Cats?

1.

Everyone knows that a lion is a big cat and that some have a mane, but what is a serval?

A.

A big cat that lives in the jungle
B.

A big cat that lives in the savanna
C.

A little cat that lives in the jungle
D.

A little cat that lives in the savanna
E.

It isn't a cat at all. It's an insect related to the dung beetle.

Correct Answer
D. A little cat that lives in the savanna

Explanation
The correct answer is "A little cat that lives in the savanna." This is because the question asks for the definition of a serval, which is a type of cat. The other options, such as a big cat that lives in the jungle or an insect related to the dung beetle, are incorrect and do not accurately describe what a serval is.

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2.

Did you know that a serval might be the wild factor of the domesticated 1. ______ cat? Sometimes that cat is too wild for some and is banned in Boston, Georgia, and 2._. Many people have an outdoor encloser for it. They must have good fencing though, because if too many escaped it could mess up the 3.______. The cat is beautiful and very rewarding to have though. They are different from any other domesticated cat out there. However, they don't come cheap. You'll have to pay thousands of dollars for this cat so don't expect to see it a lot. The reason for this is that they are so hard to breed because they are part domestic part 4. . But that wild factor is the same thing that attracts people to them. This cat is best for older kids and adults though as it is wild and can escape if given the chance. Grooming is a breeze though, and it doesn't 5._ as much as other cats. All in all carefully consider the added responsibilities before getting this beautiful animal.

Correct Answer
1. Savanna 2. Hawii 3. Food Chain 4. Wild 5. Shed

Explanation
The correct answers for the blanks in the passage are: 1. Savanna, 2. Hawii, 3. Food Chain, 4. Wild, 5. Shed. The passage discusses a wild cat called a serval, which is sometimes considered too wild to be domesticated and is banned in certain places. It mentions the need for a secure outdoor enclosure and the high cost of owning this cat. The passage also highlights the wild factor that attracts people to this cat and mentions that it is best suited for older kids and adults. It concludes by emphasizing the added responsibilities of owning such a unique animal.

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3.

A jaguar is bigger than a leopard a leopard is bigger than a cheetah a cheetah is bigger than a clouded leopard but a lion and tiger are bigger than them all.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement is true. It states that a jaguar is bigger than a leopard, a leopard is bigger than a cheetah, and a cheetah is bigger than a clouded leopard. However, both a lion and a tiger are bigger than all of them. Therefore, the statement is true.

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4.

How does a leopard hunt?

5.

If you know how a leopard hunts maybe you know what a lion's favorite food is. Yes lion's have a favorite food.

A.

They mainly hunt wildebeest, but they like african buffalo the most because they are bigger.
B.

Wildebeest
C.

Impala or gazelle.
D.

Each individual has their own favorite.
E.

Zebra

Correct Answer
B. Wildebeest

Explanation
Lions primarily hunt wildebeest, but their favorite food is the African buffalo because it is larger. While wildebeest, impala, gazelle, and zebra are also part of their diet, the African buffalo is preferred. Each lion may have its own preference for food, but overall, the African buffalo is considered their favorite.

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6.

We've stayed in the savanna for a while, now it's time to head over to the rain forest. The biggest big cat and the 3rd biggest big cat call the rain forest home. Is that true?

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given statement suggests that the biggest big cat and the 3rd biggest big cat call the rain forest their home. The question asks if this statement is true or false. The correct answer is "True" because it implies that the rain forest is home to at least two types of big cats, with one being the largest and another being the third largest.

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7.

A jaguar can sometimes be black and is call a 1. . It isn't it's own species though. It was just born with more of a 2. in them that made them black. It is cool to look at, however not cool in the wild. It is harder to hunt during the day because they are black and easier to spot. They are more prized by poachers and easier for farmers to get. Life isn't easy for 3._ tigers either for the same reasons. Habitat is being lost fast which just makes living harder. Citrus fruit farming has become widely popular in South America and other areas near rain forests. 4._ cut down trees taking away room for new territory. Jaguars have to travel for miles to find good territory, and often are just lead to farms where they are forced to kill livestock which they get killed for. It's a dark circle for the jaguars. Tigers also have trouble. People are trying to help though because in 5. they have the world's first Jaguar Reserve. If you want to make a difference start by buying 6._____ paper.

Correct Answer
1. black panther 2. chemical 3. white 4. Loggers 5. Belize 6. recycled

Explanation
Jaguars can sometimes be black and are called black panthers. This black coloration is not a separate species but is due to a higher concentration of a certain chemical in their genes. However, being black in the wild is not advantageous for jaguars as it makes them more visible during the day, making hunting harder and making them more vulnerable to poachers and farmers. Similarly, white tigers also face difficulties due to their coloration. The loss of habitat, primarily due to logging, makes life even more challenging for both jaguars and tigers. However, efforts are being made to protect them, such as the establishment of the world's first Jaguar Reserve in Belize. To contribute to their conservation, one can start by buying recycled paper.

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8.

Next lets take a short look at the cloudy rain forests. To do that lets head over to Africa. Look, a clouded leopard. Is a clouded leopard a big cat or little cat?

A.

Big Cat
B.

Little Cat
C.

Neither, it's a pet cat gone wild
D.

It isn't any of these, recent studies show that it is part dog part cat.
E.

It isn't really any of them. Mainly it's half and half.

Correct Answer
E. It isn't really any of them. Mainly it's half and half.

9.

While we are in Africa lets visit some of our forgotten felines. What is a cheetah's top speed, is it the smallest big cat, what is their favorite food, what are it's predators, was there really cheetah races? Include all this and more about cheetahs if you can.

10.

We have had our fun in Africa now let's head to North America and Europe to see more familiar big cats. So true or false, Florida panthers are born with stripes on their tails.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Florida panthers are not born with stripes on their tails. The Florida panther is a subspecies of the cougar and is typically born with a plain, unmarked tail. As they grow older, some panthers may develop faint spots or stripes on their tails, but this is not a characteristic that they are born with. Therefore, the statement is false.

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11.

There used to be 1.___ Lions. These lions lived in Europe. Sadly, they were hunted to extinction for they're manes. Cities came up and took away their territory. Lions padded through the community hoping to be shown mercy but were killed by people in fear for their lives or 2. to far away unknown places where they often died. If you ever go to Europe think for a second, I might be walking where a 3. once stood, where one might have had babies or learned to walk stalk and hunt. People are acting more concerned about animals now though as you learned earlier, but it is too late for the 4. lions. Educate people about animals you care about and you could 5. save a species.

Correct Answer
1. Eurasian 2. relocated 3. lion 4. Eurasian 5. help

Explanation
The correct answer is 1. Eurasian 2. relocated 3. lion 4. Eurasian 5. help. The passage discusses the extinction of Eurasian lions in Europe due to hunting and loss of territory. It mentions how these lions used to roam in the community but were killed or forced to go to unknown places where they often died. The passage also highlights the importance of educating people about animals to prevent such extinctions in the future. Therefore, the correct answer choices accurately reflect the information provided in the passage.

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