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Zoology 3 - apologia > Lesson 4 > Flashcards

Lesson 4 Flashcards

1
Q

A social group of lions. It can have up to 40 or 50 members.

A

pride

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2
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A member of subfamily Pantherinae. It is the only animal that can single-handedly attack & bring down a grown Asian elephant.

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Tiger

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3
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These tan cats have tabby-like streaks of black throughout their spotted coats & look a lot like a house cat.

A

Bobcats

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4
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Unlike other cats, these animals form strong, supportive, and caring social groups that stick together and nurture one another.

A

Lions

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5
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The killing of infants & other very young animals. The new top male in the pride will do this to all cubs sired by the former top male.

A

Infanticide

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6
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Animals that are not considered typical prey for other animals.

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Apex predators

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7
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This wild cat has a short tail, black tufts at the tips of the ears and a double pointed “beard.”

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Canada Lynx

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8
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The “roaring” cats, like lions, tigers, jaguars and leopards are placed in this subfamily.

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Pantherinae

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9
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The name of the feliform family to which hyenas belong.

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Hyaenidae

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10
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The hyena that is native to northern Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

A

Striped Hyena

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11
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The family to which all true cats belong.

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Felidae

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12
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This subfamily contains the “small” cats, like house cats & lynxes.

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Felinae

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13
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A ferocious animal with the most powerful bite in the animal kingdom.

A

Spotted Hyena

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14
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the cat with the worst reputation for eating man

A

Bengal Tiger

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15
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Lions that live in India. They are fewer in number than African lions & are smaller in size with shorter manes.

A

Asiatic Lions

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16
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this hyena has shaggy fur & pointed ears.

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Brown Hyena

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17
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A chemical that makes skin & fur dark. The black panther’s fur is black because of it.

A

Melanin

18
Q

A kind of relationship God designed that enables creatures to work & live together so all can benefit.

A

symbiosis

19
Q

changes to an animal’s genes that often cause deformities or diseases. They can be passed on from parent to offspring.

A

mutations

20
Q

the passage that a mammal must pass through when it is being born.

A

birth canal

21
Q

Another name for meerkats

A

Suricates

22
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Also called suricates, these social creatures live underground in tunnels & are likely to die without their colony.

A

Meerkats

23
Q

A chemical common in male mammals that causes aggression in hyena cubs.

A

testosterone

24
Q

This species of hyena has two populations: one in the southern parts of Africa & one in the northern parts.

A

Aardwolf

25
Q

One of the most dangerous animals in the world. Because of its speed, it is able to avoid most of the quick strikes of a snake.

A

mongoose

26
Q

What we call the groups that hyenas form

A

clans

27
Q

What special sensory organs do cats have?

A

whiskers

28
Q

If a leopard or jaguar is black, what is it often called?

A

Black Panther

29
Q

Which cat cannot retract its claws?

A

Cheetah

30
Q

What is an apex predator?

A

An animal is an apex predator if the other animals around it do not consider it to be their typical prey.

31
Q

Which cat forms strong family bonds?

A

Lions

32
Q

Which cat is the most dangerous to humans?

A

Bengal Tigers

33
Q

Which cat is the fastest runner?

A

Cheetah

34
Q

Name the three wild cats that live in North America.

A

Bobcats, cougars, Canada lynxes

35
Q

Which of the three NA cats requires the largest hunting territory?

A

cougar

36
Q

How is a hyena similar to a dog?

A

It’s face is similar to a dog, and it runs in packs like a dog

37
Q

How is a hyena similar to a cat?

A

it purrs when it nurses

38
Q

How is the spotted hyena different from other hyenas?

A

most hyenas are peaceful scavengers, while spotted hyenas are fierce apex predators.

39
Q

What does an aardwolf eat?

A

termites

40
Q

What is a mutation?

A

A mutation changes an animal’s genes, either putting something in the genes that wasn’t there to begin with or eliminating something that was there.

41
Q

Which animal is the mongoose famous for being able to kill?

A

snakes

42
Q

How do meerkats care for their family members?

A

They all work together to dig their tunnels, and some “stand watch” to warn the colony of danger.

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