Tasmanian Tiger

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the Tasmanian Tiger?

• Thylacoleo carnifex
• Dasyurus maculatus
• Thylacinus cynocephalus
• Canis lupus

What is the common name for Thylacinus cynocephalus?

• Spotted-tail Quoll
• Tasmanian Devil
• Marsupial Lion
• Tasmanian Tiger

What type of animal is the Tasmanian Tiger?

• Reptile
• Mammal
• Amphibian
• Bird

What is the average weight of a Tasmanian Tiger?

• 67-110 pounds
• 155-198 pounds
• 22-66 pounds
• 111-154 pounds

What is the average length of a Tasmanian Tiger, without the tail?

• 5-6 feet
• 9-10 feet
• 7-8 feet
• 3-5 feet

What is the average height of a Tasmanian Tiger?

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

What is the average lifespan of a Tasmanian Tiger?

• 8-10 years
• 14-16 years
• 11-13 years
• 5-7 years

What type of habitat did the Tasmanian Tiger prefer?

• All of the Above
• Wetland
• Grassland
• Forest

What is the primary diet of the Tasmanian Tiger?

• Insectivore
• Herbivore
• Omnivore
• Carnivore

What is the main prey of the Tasmanian Tiger?

• Kangaroos
• Possums
• Wallabies
• Wombats

What is the main predator of the Tasmanian Tiger?

• Dingoes
• Humans
• Tasmanian Devils
• Eagles

What is the conservation status of the Tasmanian Tiger?

• Extinct
• Least Concern
• Endangered
• Critically Endangered

When was the last known Tasmanian Tiger seen in the wild?

• 1950
• 1940
• 1930
• 1936

What is the gestation period of the Tasmanian Tiger?

• 100 days
• 40-50 days
• 21-35 days
• 30-40 days

How many offspring does a Tasmanian Tiger typically have?

• 1-2
• 7-8
• 2-4
• 5-6

What is the main reason for the extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger?

• Hunting
• Habitat loss
• Climate change
• Disease