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Mammal Words Multiple Choice Definitions Worksheet

1. baboon
A) a member of the cat family characterized by tan fur with dark spots, tremendous speed, and un-retractable claws
B) a small endangered primate with elongated fingers, known for its ability to travel in the trees aided by its long, strong, prehensile tail
C) a species of monkey characterized by an elongated muzzle and protruding, often pink buttocks
D) an endangered species of bear, most recognized by its black and white coloration
2. cheetah
A) a mammal very similar in appearance and characteristics to domesticated cattle, but have long hair to protect them from the cold weather of their native environment
B) a species of ape known for its ability to rapidly move through trees by swinging on branches, its ability to walk on two legs, and the white area of fur around its face
C) a member of the cat family characterized by tan fur with dark spots, tremendous speed, and un-retractable claws
D) the largest land animal alive today characterized by large ears and a long prehensile trunk
3. chimpanzee
A) a species of ape characterized by long, powerful arms, the ability to walk upright, and use tools
B) a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout
C) an endangered species of bear, most recognized by its black and white coloration
D) a large herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal that spends the majority of its time in the water usually only coming on land to graze; characterized by an obese body, short legs, and huge mouth
4. elephant
A) a species of ape known for its ability to rapidly move through trees by swinging on branches, its ability to walk on two legs, and the white area of fur around its face
B) a horse-like mammal characterized by its white and black stripes
C) a land mammal known for its long tail, strong legs, and jumping ability
D) the largest land animal alive today characterized by large ears and a long prehensile trunk
5. gibbon
A) a species of ape known for its ability to rapidly move through trees by swinging on branches, its ability to walk on two legs, and the white area of fur around its face
B) a mammal very similar in appearance and characteristics to domesticated cattle, but have long hair to protect them from the cold weather of their native environment
C) an endangered species of ape characterized by its reddish-brown fur, arms that are twice as long as its legs, and its ability to stand upright
D) the largest land animal alive today characterized by large ears and a long prehensile trunk
6. giraffee
A) a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout
B) an endangered species of bear, most recognized by its black and white coloration
C) a large herbivorous mammal with long legs and neck reaching heights of almost 20 feet
D) an endangered aquatic mammal with a large, rounded body, small head, single rear paddle-like flipper, and two smaller flippers on its side
7. hippopotamus
A) an endangered aquatic mammal with a large, rounded body, small head, single rear paddle-like flipper, and two smaller flippers on its side
B) a mammal very similar in appearance and characteristics to domesticated cattle, but have long hair to protect them from the cold weather of their native environment
C) a land mammal known for its long tail, strong legs, and jumping ability
D) a large herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal that spends the majority of its time in the water usually only coming on land to graze; characterized by an obese body, short legs, and huge mouth
 
8. kangaroo
A) a small endangered primate with elongated fingers, known for its ability to travel in the trees aided by its long, strong, prehensile tail
B) a member of the cat family characterized by tan fur with dark spots, tremendous speed, and un-retractable claws
C) a land mammal known for its long tail, strong legs, and jumping ability
D) a species of monkey characterized by an elongated muzzle and protruding, often pink buttocks
9. lemur
A) a species of ape characterized by long, powerful arms, the ability to walk upright, and use tools
B) a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout
C) a small endangered primate with elongated fingers, known for its ability to travel in the trees aided by its long, strong, prehensile tail
D) an endangered species of ape characterized by its reddish-brown fur, arms that are twice as long as its legs, and its ability to stand upright
10. manatee
A) a large herbivorous mammal with long legs and neck reaching heights of almost 20 feet
B) an endangered aquatic mammal with a large, rounded body, small head, single rear paddle-like flipper, and two smaller flippers on its side
C) a member of the cat family characterized by tan fur with dark spots, tremendous speed, and un-retractable claws
D) a species of ape known for its ability to rapidly move through trees by swinging on branches, its ability to walk on two legs, and the white area of fur around its face
11. orangutan
A) a member of the cat family characterized by tan fur with dark spots, tremendous speed, and un-retractable claws
B) an endangered species of ape characterized by its reddish-brown fur, arms that are twice as long as its legs, and its ability to stand upright
C) a horse-like mammal characterized by its white and black stripes
D) a species of ape characterized by long, powerful arms, the ability to walk upright, and use tools
12. panda
A) an endangered aquatic mammal with a large, rounded body, small head, single rear paddle-like flipper, and two smaller flippers on its side
B) a large herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal that spends the majority of its time in the water usually only coming on land to graze; characterized by an obese body, short legs, and huge mouth
C) a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout
D) an endangered species of bear, most recognized by its black and white coloration
13. tapir
A) an endangered species of ape characterized by its reddish-brown fur, arms that are twice as long as its legs, and its ability to stand upright
B) a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout
C) a species of ape characterized by long, powerful arms, the ability to walk upright, and use tools
D) a large herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal that spends the majority of its time in the water usually only coming on land to graze; characterized by an obese body, short legs, and huge mouth
14. yak
A) a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout
B) a small endangered primate with elongated fingers, known for its ability to travel in the trees aided by its long, strong, prehensile tail
C) an endangered species of bear, most recognized by its black and white coloration
D) a mammal very similar in appearance and characteristics to domesticated cattle, but have long hair to protect them from the cold weather of their native environment
 
15. zebra
A) a species of ape characterized by long, powerful arms, the ability to walk upright, and use tools
B) an endangered species of bear, most recognized by its black and white coloration
C) a horse-like mammal characterized by its white and black stripes
D) a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout

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