mammals

Question 1

Herbivorous, hopping marsupial (Macropus giganteus) native to eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania. Second-largest macropod after the Red Kangaroo.

Answer 1

Eastern Grey Kangaroo

(Macropus giganteus)

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae
Genus: Macropus
Species: giganteus (Latin: gigantic)
Etymology:
“Macropus” - derived from Greek “makros” (large) and “pous” (foot) referring to the large feet of kangaroos.
“giganteus” - Latin for “gigantic,” likely a misnomer as the Red Kangaroo is larger.

Question 2

Scientific Definition

Herbivorous, hopping marsupials of the Macropodidae family (large foot in Greek).

Etymology: Derived from an Aboriginal Australian language (likely Guugu Yimithirr) word “gangurru” referring to the Eastern Grey Kangaroo.

Answer 2

Kangaroo

Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae (Genus: Macropus for largest kangaroos)

Question 3

Scientific Classification:

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae (Genus: Macropus for largest …….)

Answer 3

Kangaroo

Question 4

Wild dog found in Australia . Medium-sized canine, apex predator.

Answer 4

Dingo

Its exact taxonomic classification is debated, with some considering it a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus), while others classify it as a separate species altogether. Dingoes are medium-sized canines with lean, hardy bodies adapted for speed, agility, and stamina. They play an important role in the Australian ecosystem as apex predators, helping to control populations of herbivores like kangaroos and rabbits.

Question 5

Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis
Species: Canis lupus dingo (or Canis dingo)

Answer 5

Dingo

Question 6

a young kangaroo

Answer 6

joey

Question 7

Short-legged, muscular, burrowing marsupial native to Australia (Family Vombatidae). Herbivores, nocturnal.

Answer 7

Wombat

There are three extant species of wombat:

Common wombat (Vombatus ursinus)
Southern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons)
Northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii)

Question 8

Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Vombatidae
Etymology: Aboriginal Australian word, possibly from Dharug language meaning “hole digging creature” or “large belly”.

Answer 8

Wombat

Question 9

Scientific Definition

a large spotted cat belonging to the genus Panthera along with lions, tigers, jaguars, and snow leopards. It is known for its solitary and elusive nature, and its beautiful coat patterned with rosettes.

Answer 9

Leopard

Leopard: Derived from Middle English “leopard,” from Old French “leopart,” from Medieval Latin “leopardus,” and ultimately from Greek “leontopardos” - a combination of “leon” (lion) and “pardos” (panther)
Scientific Name: Panthera pardus

Etymology of Scientific Name:

Panthera: Derived from Greek “panthera” - referring to a large spotted wild cat
Pardus: Derived from Latin “pardus” - meaning “panther”
Scientific classificationEdit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Feliformia
Family: Felidae
Subfamily: Pantherinae
Genus: Panthera
Species: P. pardus

Question 11

wild members of the pig family (Suidae) belonging to the genus Phacochoerus. These artiodactyl mammals are found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands across sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer 11

warthog

Etymology: The English name “warthog” comes from the prominent facial warts, particularly noticeable in males.

War - Old English ‘weorr’ meaning wart or knot
Hog - Old English ‘hoga’ meaning pig
Scientific Name and Etymology:

Genus: Phacochoerus
Phaco (Greek) - meaning lentil or wart
Choerus (Greek) - meaning pig
Scientific Classification:

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Suidae
Genus: Phacochoerus (warthogs)
Phacochoerus africanus (common warthog)
Phacochoerus aethiopicus (desert warthog)

Question 12

a medium-sized antelope native to eastern and southern Africa. It is the only extant member of the genus Aepyceros and the tribe Aepycerotini.

Answer 12

impala

Scientific Classification:

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae (Antelopes)
Subfamily: Antilopinae
Genus: Aepyceros
Aepyceros melampus (common impala)
Aepyceros petersi (black-faced impala)

Question 13

a common name for several antelope species belonging to the subfamily Antilopinae. These graceful, slender antelopes are known for their speed and agility.

Answer 13

gazelle

Question 14

large cats belonging to the genus Acinonyx and are the fastest land animal on Earth. They are found in the grasslands and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer 14

Cheetah

Question 15

Answer 15

Wildebeest

Question 16

the smallest of the eight bear species, found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Answer 16

sun bear (Helarctos malayanus)

They are named for the crescent-shaped patch of orange or cream colored fur on their chest, which resembles a rising sun.
The scientific name for the sun bear, “Helarctos malayanus,” breaks down into two parts with Greek origins:

Helarctos (genus): This combines “helios” (ἥλιος) meaning “sun” and “arctos” (ἄρκτος) meaning “bear.” So, “Helarctos” literally translates to “sun bear.”

malayanus (species): This refers to the Malaya region in Southeast Asia, the sun bear’s natural habitat.

Question 17

Answer 17

Star-nosed mole
Animal

Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Eulipotyphla
Family: Talpidae
Genus: Condylura
Species: C. cristata

Question 18

the only poisonous Primate

Answer 18

Pygmy slow loris

Question 19

an adult male western or eastern gorilla, identified by the presence of a saddle of greyish hair on its back. Silverbacks are the largest living primates and are known for their intelligence, social behavior, and strength.

Answer 19

silverback gorilla

Answer 20

meerkat

Answer 21

Chimpanzee

Answer 22

Baboon

Question 23

Answer 23

Clouded leopard

Question 24

noun [ C ]

Answer 24

bonobo

/bəˈnoʊ.boʊ/

Question 25

• Extinct mammal (placental mammal)
• Lived about 66 million years ago (Late Cretaceous period)
• Considered an early primate or a primate ancestor (proto-primate)
• Rat-sized (around 6 inches long)
• Believed to be insectivores and lived in trees
• Fossils found in North America

Answer 25

Purgatorius

Named after Purgatory Hill in Montana, where the first fossils were discovered
Scientific classificationEdit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Plesiadapiformes
Family: †Purgatoriidae
Genus: †Purgatorius

Question 26

• Often defined as including humans, bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
• More specifically, can refer to our prehuman ancestors (Ardipithecus, Paranthropus, Australopithecus) who are more closely related to us than chimpanzees.
• Key features: human-like form and bipedalism (walking on two legs).

Answer 26

Hominid

The hominid family tree The various branches of hominids diverged millions of years apart, but we don’t know exactly when, because we lack revealing fossils and the genetic data is not precise enough. The last common ancestor between Pan and Homo, for instance, lived between 7 and 5.5 million years ago.

Question 27

a small North American animal of the squirrel family, with light and dar

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Answer 27

Chipmunk

/ˈtʃɪp.mʌŋk/

Scientific classificationEdit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Subfamily: Xerinae
Tribe: Marmotini