Wombat Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the wombat?

• Dasypus novemcinctus
• Chlamyphorus truncatus
• Vombatidae
• Phascolarctos cinereus

What type of animal is a wombat?

• Rodent
• Primate
• Carnivore
• Marsupial

Where are wombats native to?

• Europe
• Africa
• North America
• Australia

What is the average size of a wombat?

• 20-30 cm
• 100-120 cm
• 40-50 cm
• 50-60 cm

What is the average weight of a wombat?

• 31-40 kg
• 20-35 kg
• 21-30 kg
• 5-10 kg

What is the lifespan of a wombat in the wild?

• 10-15 years
• 20-25 years
• 15-20 years
• 5-15 years

What is the primary food source for wombats?

• Fruit
• Small mammals
• Grass
• Insects

What is the name of the species of wombat that is critically endangered?

• Southern hairy-nosed wombat
• Bare-nosed wombat
• Common wombat
• Northern hairy-nosed wombat

How many species of wombat are there?

• 2
• 4
• 3
• 1

What is the gestation period for a wombat?

• 30-40 days
• 10-20 days
• 40-50 days
• 20-30 days

What is the name of a group of wombats?

• Pack
• Herd
• Mob
• Pride

What is the purpose of a wombat's backwards-facing pouch?

• To protect against predators
• To aid in digging
• To nurse young
• To store food

What is the name of the adaptation that allows wombats to dig efficiently?

• Tail
• Claws
• Teeth
• Bone density

What is the name of the dangerous disease that affects wombats?

• Wombat mange
• Wombat paralysis
• Wombat fever
• Wombat pox

How much can a wombat's burrow weigh?

• 100-200 kg
• 200-300 kg
• 400-500 kg
• 300-400 kg