Badger Quiz: Find Out What You Know About Them!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the badger?

• Arctonyx collaris
• Mellivora capensis
• Meles meles
• Taxidea taxus

What is the average weight of an adult badger?

• 11-20 pounds
• 21-30 pounds
• 31-40 pounds
• 5-10 pounds

What is the average length of an adult badger?

• 31-40 inches
• 41-50 inches
• 20-30 inches
• 51-60 inches

What is the average lifespan of a badger in the wild?

• 11-13 years
• 8-10 years
• 2-4 years
• 5-7 years

What is the habitat of badgers?

• Rainforests
• Deserts
• Grasslands
• Tundra

What is the diet of badgers?

• Insects and small animals
• Fruits and vegetables
• Fish and other aquatic animals
• Nectar and pollen

What is the gestation period of a female badger?

• 30-40 days
• 70-80 days
• 90-100 days
• 50-60 days

What is a group of badgers called?

• Herd
• Flock
• Cete
• Pack

What is the scientific name for the American badger?

• Mellivora capensis
• Meles meles
• Taxidea taxus
• Arctonyx collaris

What is the scientific name for the Eurasian badger?

• Mellivora capensis
• Taxidea taxus
• Arctonyx collaris
• Meles meles

What is the scientific name for the hog badger?

• Taxidea taxus
• Arctonyx collaris
• Mellivora capensis
• Meles meles

What is the scientific name for the honey badger?

• Arctonyx collaris
• Taxidea taxus
• Meles meles
• Mellivora capensis

What is the color of a badger's fur?

• Red and white
• Brown and white
• Grey and white
• Black and white

What is the name of the badger in the book 'The Wind in the Willows'?

• Toad
• Ratty
• Mole
• Badger

What is the name of the badger in the animated movie 'The Animals of Farthing Wood'?

• Weasel
• Fox
• Owl
• Badger