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How to Identify and Classify Buffaloes - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the most common type of buffalo worldwide?
A) American Bison
B) Cape Buffalo
C) Water Buffalo
D) European Buffalo
  • 2. Which buffalo species is native to North America?
A) Cape Buffalo
B) Water Buffalo
C) Anoa
D) American Bison
  • 3. What is the primary habitat of the Cape Buffalo?
A) Deserts
B) Swamps and marshes
C) Arctic tundra
D) Savannas and grasslands
  • 4. What is a key characteristic of Water Buffalo horns?
A) Short and straight
B) Wide and crescent-shaped
C) Non-existent
D) Spiral upwards
  • 5. Which of these buffalo species is known for its aggressive behavior?
A) Cape Buffalo
B) Tamaraw
C) Water Buffalo
D) American Bison
  • 6. What is the general color of American Bison fur?
A) Black
B) Dark brown
C) Reddish-brown
D) White
  • 7. Where is the Anoa primarily found?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) North America
D) Indonesia
  • 8. What is the average lifespan of a Water Buffalo?
A) 25-30 years
B) 10-15 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 40-50 years
  • 9. What is the main diet of buffaloes?
A) Grass
B) Meat
C) Fruit
D) Fish
  • 10. What is the social structure of the Cape Buffalo?
A) Pairs
B) Herds
C) Solitary
D) Small families
  • 11. Which buffalo is most threatened with extinction?
A) Water Buffalo
B) Tamaraw
C) Cape Buffalo
D) American Bison
  • 12. What is the scientific name for the American Bison?
A) Bubalus bubalis
B) Syncerus caffer
C) Bison bison
D) Bos taurus
  • 13. What is the primary threat to buffalo populations?
A) Disease
B) Natural disasters
C) Habitat Loss
D) Old age
  • 14. Which buffalo has the smallest body size?
A) Cape Buffalo
B) American Bison
C) Anoa
D) Water Buffalo
  • 15. What is the role of buffaloes in their ecosystem?
A) Predators
B) Parasites
C) Decomposers
D) Grazers
  • 16. What is the scientific name for the Cape Buffalo?
A) Syncerus caffer
B) Bubalus bubalis
C) Bison bison
D) Bos javanicus
  • 17. Which continent is NOT a native habitat for any buffalo species?
A) Asia
B) Antarctica
C) Africa
D) North America
  • 18. What is a common characteristic of Water Buffalo hides?
A) Covered in scales
B) Thick and dark
C) Thin and light
D) Spotted
  • 19. What is the average weight of an adult male American Bison?
A) 500 pounds
B) 2000 pounds
C) 3000 pounds
D) 1000 pounds
  • 20. What is the conservation status of the American Bison?
A) Least Concern
B) Critically Endangered
C) Near Threatened
D) Endangered
  • 21. What is the average gestation period for a Cape Buffalo?
A) 15 months
B) 11 months
C) 9 months
D) 6 months
  • 22. Which of these features helps distinguish Water Buffalo from American Bison?
A) Large size
B) Curved horns
C) Thick coat of fur
D) Lack of a hump
  • 23. Where are Water Buffalo commonly found in a domesticated setting?
A) Australia
B) Southeast Asia
C) South America
D) North America
  • 24. What is the primary reason for the American Bison's decline in the 19th century?
A) Habitat loss to farming
B) Disease
C) Overhunting
D) Natural disasters
  • 25. What is a key characteristic of the Tamaraw?
A) Short, V-shaped horns
B) Large, curved horns
C) Spiral horns
D) No horns
  • 26. What is the economic value of Water Buffalo in some regions?
A) All of the above
B) Tourism
C) Fur trade
D) Milk and meat production
  • 27. What behavior do Cape Buffalo exhibit when threatened?
A) Play dead
B) Climb trees
C) Form a defensive circle
D) Scatter in all directions
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