Kangaroo Quiz: Test Yourself!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for a kangaroo?

• Macropus giganteus
• Phascolarctos cinereus
• Vombatidae
• Ornithorhynchus anatinus

What is the average weight of a male kangaroo?

• 70-90 pounds
• 50-70 pounds
• 110-154 pounds
• 90-110 pounds

What is the average weight of a female kangaroo?

• 30-50 pounds
• 70-90 pounds
• 50-70 pounds
• 90-110 pounds

What is the average height of a kangaroo?

• 2-3 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 3-4 feet
• 5-6 feet

What is a group of kangaroos called?

• A mob
• A flock
• A pack
• A herd

What is a baby kangaroo called?

• A cub
• A joey
• A kitten
• A pup

What is the gestation period for a kangaroo?

• 5-6 months
• 1-2 months
• 3-4 months
• 7-8 months

What is the lifespan of a kangaroo in the wild?

• 12-15 years
• 8-12 years
• 5-8 years
• 3-5 years

What is the scientific name for a wallaby?

• Macropus fuliginosus
• Macropus parma
• Macropus rufus
• Macropus giganteus

What is the main difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby?

• Habitat
• Color
• Diet
• Size

What is the average size of a wallaby?

• 2-3 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 5-6 feet
• 3-4 feet

What is the average weight of a male wallaby?

• 30-40 pounds
• 50-60 pounds
• 20-30 pounds
• 40-50 pounds

What is the average weight of a female wallaby?

• 20-30 pounds
• 30-40 pounds
• 40-50 pounds
• 10-20 pounds

What is the gestation period for a wallaby?

• 1-2 months
• 7-8 months
• 3-4 months
• 5-6 months

What is a baby wallaby called?

• A joey
• A kitten
• A cub
• A pup