Lynx Quiz: Test What You Know About These Wild Cats!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the lynx?

• Lynx pardinus
• Felis silvestris
• Lynx lynx
• Felis lynx

What is the average weight of a lynx?

• 61-80 pounds
• 21-40 pounds
• 41-60 pounds
• 10-20 pounds

Where do lynx primarily live?

• Africa
• South America
• Europe and North America
• Asia

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

• 3-5 years
• 10-15.5 years
• 1-2 years
• 9-12 years

What is the gestation period for a female lynx?

• 5-6 months
• 2-3 months
• 4-5 months
• 3-4 months

What is a group of lynx called?

• A pride
• A clutter
• A pack
• A herd

What type of habitat do lynx prefer?

• Grasslands
• Desert
• Tropical rainforest
• Forests

What is the main prey of a lynx?

• Deer
• Raccoons
• Rabbits and hares
• Squirrels

What is the scientific name for the Canada lynx?

• Lynx canadensis
• Felis silvestris
• Felis lynx
• Lynx lynx

What is the scientific name for the Iberian lynx?

• Felis silvestris
• Lynx lynx
• Lynx pardinus
• Felis lynx

What type of lynx is the largest?

• The Spanish lynx
• The Canadian lynx
• The Eurasian lynx
• The Iberian lynx

What is the average length of a lynx?

• 18-24 inches
• 24-30 inches
• 30-36 inches
• 36-42 inches

What is the average height of a lynx?

• 14-16 inches
• 12-14 inches
• 10-12 inches
• 16-18 inches

What is the average weight of a male Eurasian lynx?

• 61-80 pounds
• 101-120 pounds
• 81-100 pounds
• 40-60 pounds

What is the average weight of a male Iberian lynx?

• 21-40 pounds
• 61-80 pounds
• 10-20 pounds
• 41-60 pounds