Deer Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the deer?

• Cervidae
• Odocoileus virginianus
• Rangifer tarandus
• Alces alces

What is the average weight of a male deer?

• 151-200 lbs
• 201-250 lbs
• 101-150 lbs
• 50-100 lbs

What is the average weight of a female deer?

• 201-250 lbs
• 151-200 lbs
• 101-150 lbs
• 50-100 lbs

What is the average height of a deer?

• 1-2 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 3-4 feet
• 2-3 feet

What is a group of deer called?

• Flock
• Herd
• Gang
• Pack

What is the lifespan of a deer in the wild?

• 7-10 years
• 2-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 11-15 years

What is the habitat of deer?

• Forest
• Desert
• Rainforest
• Tundra

What is the diet of deer?

• Herbivorous
• Omnivorous
• Carnivorous
• Insectivorous

What is the gestation period of a female deer?

• 3-4 months
• 7-8 months
• 5-6 months
• 9-10 months

What is the common name for the male deer?

• Buck
• Stag
• Fawn
• Doe

What is the common name for the female deer?

• Buck
• Stag
• Doe
• Fawn

What is the common name for a baby deer?

• Doe
• Buck
• Fawn
• Stag

What is the difference between antlers and horns?

• Antlers are found in females, while horns are found in males.
• Antlers are made of bone, while horns are made of keratin.
• Antlers are permanent structures, while horns are shed annually.
• Antlers are used for defense, while horns are used in mating rituals.

How fast can a deer run?

• 41-50 mph
• 31-40 mph
• 10-20 mph
• 21-30 mph

What is the purpose of a deer's antlers?

• To attract mates and territory
• To help them see in the dark
• To fight off predators
• To help them run faster