6.4- Mammals of Great Numbers

The capybara is the largest rodent.

• True

• False

The bovid head structure that consists of a bony core surrounded by a hollow sheath of hardened skin is an antler.

• true

• false-horn

A beaver's nest is called a drey.

• true

• false-lodge

The largest group of mammals are the lagomorphs.

• true

• false-rodents

The giraffe is the tallest living animal.

• true

• false-hooves

Ungulates are distinguished from other mammals by the presence of horns.

• true

• false-hooves

Which of the following is not a lagomorph?

• beaver  

• hare    

• rabbit

What is the general name for animals that chew the cud?

• lagomorphs

• ruminants

• bovids

Which hoofed mammal is one of Africa's most deadly animals?

• rhinoceros

• giraffe

• hippopotamus

Which group of mammals does the porcupine belong to?

• rodents

• artiodactyls

• lagomorphs