The Enigma of the Bison: Europe's Largest Mammal - Test
- 1. What is the scientific name for the European bison?
A) Bison priscus
B) Bison bonasus
C) Bison athabascae
D) Bison bison
- 2. Which of the following countries is NOT a natural habitat for European bison?
A) Poland
B) Belarus
C) China
D) Lithuania
- 3. What is the diet of European bison primarily consists of?
A) Grasses
B) Meat
C) Fish
D) Insects
- 4. European bison are known for their distinctive horns. How do these horns differ between males and females?
A) Females have longer horns
B) Horns are absent in females
C) Males have larger and thicker horns
D) Both males and females have identical horns
- 5. During which season do European bison typically give birth?
A) Autumn
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Spring
- 6. What is the conservation status of the European bison according to the IUCN Red List?
A) Least Concern
B) Near Threatened
C) Vulnerable
D) Endangered
- 7. In which country is the European bison depicted on the banknote?
A) Sweden
B) Russia
C) Poland
D) Germany
- 8. To which animal family does the European bison belong?
A) Equidae
B) Canidae
C) Bovidae
D) Felidae
- 9. Which is the largest land mammal in Europe?
A) European bison
B) Red deer
C) Brown bear
D) Wild boar
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