Safari & Savanna Life

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Instructions: Experience the grasslands and savannas of the world and the remarkable animals that inhabit them.

1.
What defines a savanna ecosystem?
A
Dense forest with heavy rainfall
B
Frozen tundra with lichens
C
Grassland with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall
D
Desert with no vegetation
2.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is located in which country?
A
South Africa
B
Kenya
C
Tanzania
D
Uganda
3.
Which animal is known as the 'King of the Savanna'?
A
Cheetah
B
Elephant
C
Rhino
D
Lion
4.
Zebras' stripes are unique to each individual, similar to what in humans?
A
Freckles
B
Eye color
C
Hair patterns
D
Fingerprints
5.
The acacia tree is a staple food source for which tall savanna animal?
A
Zebra
B
Wildebeest
C
Elephant
D
Giraffe
6.
Which bird is known for riding on the backs of large savanna animals, eating ticks and parasites?
A
Vulture
B
Hornbill
C
Oxpecker
D
Weaver bird
7.
The honey badger is famous for what behavioral trait?
A
Its fearless and aggressive nature
B
Being extremely shy
C
Collecting honey for other animals
D
Being the fastest runner
8.
Which savanna predator is known for its incredible stamina, often hunting in packs over long distances?
A
Lion
B
Cheetah
C
Leopard
D
African wild dog
9.
The warthog gets its name from what feature?
A
Its rough skin
B
Wart-like bumps on its face
C
Its warted feet
D
Its curly tail
10.
Which large African cat hunts primarily at night and is known for its spotted coat?
A
Serval
B
Leopard
C
Lion
D
Cheetah
11.
The Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, is located in which country?
A
Botswana
B
Tanzania
C
Kenya
D
South Africa
12.
Which savanna animal communicates using infrasound that can travel several miles?
A
Hippo
B
Lion
C
Rhino
D
Elephant
13.
The spotted hyena is often misunderstood. It is actually an excellent what?
A
Hunter that catches most of its own food
B
Swimmer
C
Climber
D
Burrower
14.
What is the term for the annual movement of wildebeest across the Serengeti?
A
The Big Walk
B
The Great Journey
C
The Great Migration
D
The Serengeti Run
15.
Which bird of prey is commonly seen soaring over African savannas and is known as the 'undertaker bird'?
A
Martial eagle
B
Secretary bird
C
Marabou stork
D
Bateleur eagle

Answer Key

Question 1

C. Grassland with scattered trees and seasonal rainfall

Question 2

B. Kenya

Question 3

D. Lion

Question 4

D. Fingerprints

Question 5

D. Giraffe

Question 6

C. Oxpecker

Question 7

A. Its fearless and aggressive nature

Question 8

D. African wild dog

Question 9

B. Wart-like bumps on its face

Question 10

B. Leopard

Question 11

D. South Africa

Question 12

D. Elephant

Question 13

A. Hunter that catches most of its own food

Question 14

C. The Great Migration

Question 15

C. Marabou stork

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