Tapir Trivia Bonanza
Idyllic via DISCORD
Created 7/9/2024
Think you know everything there is to know about the fascinating tapir? Put your knowledge to the test with these intriguing questions!
1. What is a crucial role that tapirs play in their ecosystems?
Primary insectivores
Anaerobic digesters
Seed dispersers and recyclers
Habitats for parasites
2. Which characteristic is true for all tapir calves?
Brown coats with white markings
Gray coats with white spots
Solid dark brown coats
Light brown with black stripes
3. How are tapir snouts multifunctional?
Store water, break branches
Emit sounds, catch small prey
Grasp objects, snorkel underwater
Detect forest odors, grab leaves
4. What is a significant threat to tapir populations?
Habitat loss and human disturbance
Selective breeding issues
Drought and food scarcity
Increased predation
5. Which is the most endangered species of tapir?
South American Tapir
Baird's Tapir
Malayan Tapir
Mountain Tapir
6. What environments do tapirs primarily inhabit?
Savannahs and plains
Deserts and scrublands
Jungles and forests
Tundras and grasslands
7. Which tapir species is the largest land mammal in Central and South America?
Baird's Tapir
Malayan Tapir
South American Tapir
Mountain Tapir
8. What unique foot feature helps tapirs navigate muddy grounds?
Alternate toe layout
Four toes on front, three on back
Double-jointed ankles
Fully webbed toes
9. What is notable about tapir gestation?
Females give birth biannually
Gestation lasts around 400 days
Gestation lasts 150 days
Twins are frequently born
10. How do tapirs primarily use their vocalizations?
Calling mates underwater
Attracting insects for cleaning
Communicate with high-frequency sounds
Mimicking predator noises
11. What distinguishing feature do Malayan tapirs have?
Black and white color pattern
Solid gray coat
Fully brown body
Spotted black and white
12. On what day is World Tapir Day celebrated?
March 15
December 19
July 2
April 27
13. Why are tapirs early indicators of ecosystem health?
Efficient food processors
High reproductive rate
Wide-ranging habitats
Sensitive to human disturbance
14. What diet do tapirs primarily follow?
Carnivorous, eat meat
Omnivorous, eat both
Insectivorous, eat bugs
Herbivorous, eat plants
15. How do tapirs cool off in their natural habitat?
Find shaded areas
Submerge in water
Sunbathe on rocks
Roll in mud pits
