Rabbits and Hares Quiz

What is one of the biggest differences between rabbits and hares regarding their babies?

• Hare babies are called kits and have fur at birth.

• Rabbit babies are called leverets and are born with their eyes open.

• Hare babies are called leverets and are born with their eyes open.

• Rabbit babies are called kits and can hop around within a few hours of birth.

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What do rabbits and hares have in common regarding their diet?

• They are carnivores that hunt small animals.

• They are omnivores that eat both plants and meat.

• They are plant-eaters that like eating grass, herbs, twigs, and bark.

• They prefer to eat fruits and vegetables from gardens only.

Why do some types of rabbits make good pets, according to the text?

• They are solitary and dislike being in groups.

• They are less social and prefer to live alone.

• They are more social and often live in groups.

• They are faster and can escape predators easily.

What is a rabbit's young called?

• Kitten

• Pup

• Cub

• Fawn

What is a hare's young called?

• Leveret

• Pup

• Cub

• Fawn

What is unique about the way jackrabbits escape from predators?

• They hide in burrows.

• They use camouflage.

• They have a powerful leap.

• They run in a zigzag pattern.

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What is the correct word for "alternating turns to the left and the right" as mentioned in the 4th paragraph?

• zigzag

• wigwag

• zigwig

• wagzig

Which word describes "animals that only eat plants in their diet" according to the 2nd paragraph?

• herbivores

• carnivores

• omnivores

• insectivores

What is the term for "tunnels or holes where small animals live" as found in the 5th paragraph?

• burrows

• nests

• dens

• caves

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Which word refers to "animals that give birth to live young, have fur or hair, and feed their babies milk" from the 2nd paragraph?

• mammals

• reptiles

• amphibians

• birds