Island Survival II: Could You Survive Attacks From These Dangerous Animals?
Written by Mike Bedard
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If you ever end up stranded on a deserted island, you never know what creatures you might encounter. In this quiz, you will be tested on your knowledge of dangerous animals to see how much you truly know about staying safe in nature.
There are many crucial things you will have to do on a deserted island. You need to find food, create access to a water supply and build shelter. You may also need to defend yourself against wild animals, and with this quiz, you will test your knowledge on snakes, spiders and many other creatures you could go up against.
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Question 1
What should you do if you find a wild bear?
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AHide in a tree
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BRun away
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CCurl up in a ball
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DFight it
Hide in a tree
Bears most often act aggressively when they are protecting their young. The best thing you can try to do is climb up a nearby tree to get away from it.
Question 2
Hippos are incredibly territorial. Which of the following should you never do if you see one?
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AAll of these
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BSurprise it
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CStand between it and its calf
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DBlock its path
All of these
They may look cute, but hippos are some of the most dangerous animals you can come across. They are faster than you think, so keep your distance.
Question 3
In the event you encounter a big cat, such as a lynx or mountain lion, which action is preferable to try to avoid a confrontation?
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AStare at it directly in the eyes
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BStay perfectly still
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CMake yourself look bigger than you actually are and yell at it
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DTurn your back on it and run
Make yourself look bigger than you actually are and yell at it
Big cats like to take down easy prey by surprise. By making yourself look larger than you are, you may scare the cat off.
Question 4
During what part of the day are scorpions most active?
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AAfternoon
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BNight
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CEarly morning
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D24 hours
Night
During what part of the day are scorpions most active?
Question 5
What makes buffalo so dangerous?
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AThey are not dangerous at all
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BThey are venomous
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CThey have sharp, pointy teeth
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DThey travel in herds
They travel in herds
Buffalo may be herbivores, but you need to watch out for them. They travel in herds and can run up to speeds of 35 mph, meaning you could get trampled.
Question 6
If you ever need to wrestle with a crocodile, which tactic should you implement?
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AStay behind it at all times
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BPunch it in the stomach
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CGrab ahold of its legs
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DKeep its mouth shut
Keep its mouth shut
The muscles in a crocodile's jaws are incredibly weak. To protect yourself, you should clamp its mouth shut.
Question 7
How can you tell if a lion will try to hunt you?
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AIt will walk away.
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BIts tail will be rigid.
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CIt will lie down at first.
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DIt will roar.
Its tail will be rigid.
Lions behave similarly to common house cats. If they want to hunt you, then they will keep their tails perfectly rigid.
Question 8
What is your best bet if a lion starts to approach you?
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ARun away
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BWave your arms over your head and scream
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CTurn your back on it
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DWalk away slowly
Wave your arms over your head and scream
Unfortunately, lions tend to hunt animals bigger than you. Your best bet is to make yourself look intimidating by waving your arms over your head and screaming. If you have anything with you, then you can also try throwing it at the lion.
Question 9
Why should you never upset an elephant?
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AThey have excellent memories.
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BTheir feelings will be hurt.
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CThey will eat humans when provoked.
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DThey will attack one another.
They have excellent memories.
Elephants are known for their excellent memories. Do not upset them or try to ride one because they will remember you.
Question 10
When you encounter a wild boar, why do you need to have your guard up?
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AThey will circle back and attack you from behind.
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BThey will go on a rampage and destroy everything you have.
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CThey will scream incessantly.
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DThey will continue to charge until one of you has died.
They will circle back and attack you from behind.
Even when a boar walks away, you need to keep your guard up. Boars have been known to circle around the adversary, charge and attack from behind.
Question 11
What strategy should you utilize to get away from a wild boar?
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AGet in the water
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BClimb up a tree
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CGet inside your shelter
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DRun away
Climb up a tree
The best thing to do to get away from a boar is to climb up a tree. You can get away from many animals this way, so it is a good idea to pick out a tree ahead of time to potentially climb if you need to.
Question 12
Which of these characteristics is a sign a fish is poisonous or toxic to eat?
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AThey have parrot-like mouths
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BThey live in the reef
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CThey usually have boxy shapes
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DAll of these
All of these
Many species of fish are not safe to eat. Watch out for puffer fish, oilfish and cowfish.
Question 13
Why should you not eat barracuda?
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AThey are endangered
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BThey taste bitter
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CThey contain ciguatera
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DThey have too many bones
They contain ciguatera
Barracuda generally contain ciguatera. Consuming this can cause nausea and immense pain.
Question 14
How many species of shark are dangerous to humans?
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A100
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BAbout a dozen
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C50
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DAll of them
About a dozen
There are over 300 species of shark. However, only about a dozen of them pose a threat to humans.
Question 15
How can you avoid having a shark attack you?
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AStay out of the water when you are bleeding
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BAvoid being around large groups of fish
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CAvoid murky water
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DAll of these
All of these
You may need to get in the water to catch fish to eat. However, you want to stay out if the water is murky, if there are large groups of fish around and if there is blood in the vicinity.
Question 16
When is the best time to wade into the water to fish?
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ADawn
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BDusk
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CNight
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DAfternoon with the sun out
Afternoon with the sun out
You want to fish when visibility is clear. Additionally, sharks are more likely to hunt at night because their vision is excellent even during these times of the day.
Question 17
If a shark attacks you, then where should you hit it?
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AGills
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BSnout
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CAll of these
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DEyes
All of these
Certain parts of the shark are particularly sensitive. You can attack the eyes, gills and snout with any weapon you can get your hands on.
Question 18
When you see a rhino, but it has not seen you yet, what should you do?
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ARemain calm and do not make a sound
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BRun away
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CWalk away
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DFight it
Remain calm and do not make a sound
Rhinos will charge if threatened. They may charge if they hear you make a sound because they do not know what you are, so try to stay calm until it has gone away.
Question 19
What is a sign a frog is poisonous?
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AIt will attack you.
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BIt has bright coloring.
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CIt croaks weirdly.
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DIt does not hop.
It has bright coloring.
There is a very clear sign you need to steer clear of a frog. If it has bright colors, then it is poisonous, even to the touch.
Question 20
Which of these should you never do if you get stung by a jellyfish?
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ASeek medical attention if you have trouble breathing
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BRinse the wound with vinegar
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CUse tweezers to remove the tentacle from your skin
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DUrinate on the wound
Urinate on the wound
It is actually a myth that you should urinate on a wound caused by a jellyfish sting. Instead, you should rinse the area with vinegar, and try to get medical help if possible.
Question 21
What kind of mosquitos drink blood?
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ANone
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BOnly male
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COnly female
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DAll of them
Only female
Only female mosquitos drink blood. They can carry numerous diseases, so you should avoid them at all costs.
Question 22
Where are mosquitos most likely to congregate?
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AOn sand
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BWithin tree canopies
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CBy standing water
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DBy the ocean
By standing water
Standing water serves as a breeding ground for mosquitos. You should not set up camp near standing water, or you should try to remove it safely.
Question 23
How can you tell if you are having a dangerous, abnormal reaction to a fire ant sting?
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AThe ants follow you around
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BYou get itchy for a while
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CThe entire limb swells
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DThe site turns purple
The entire limb swells
Having an itchy lump for up to an hour is normal. However, when your entire arm or leg swells up, then you need prompt medical attention.
Question 24
What aspect of electric eels is surprising and makes them even more dangerous?
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AThey can bite.
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BThey attack in groups.
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CThey can leap out of the water to attack.
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DThey release toxins.
They can leap out of the water to attack.
You need to be mindful of electric eels, even if you are out of the water. They have been known to leap out of the water to get to humans.
Question 25
What disease do tsetse flies carry?
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AAfrican trypanosomiasis, otherwise known as sleeping sickness
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BWest Nile virus
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CMalaria
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DHIV
African trypanosomiasis, otherwise known as sleeping sickness
Tsetse flies carry the sleeping sickness. This can permanently put people to sleep, so you need to avoid getting bitten by this pest.
Question 26
Which of these is NOT a way to avoid a bite from a tsetse fly?
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AWear long-sleeved clothing
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BWear bright clothing
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CSleep in a screened room
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DAvoid wandering into bushes during the day
Wear bright clothing
To avoid bites from any insect, you should wear neutral clothing. Bright clothing attracts tsetse flies and other animals.
Question 27
What should you do if a hawk attacks you?
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APlay dead
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BRun away
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CTurn your back to it
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DFace them if possible
Face them if possible
Hawks are more likely to attack you if you have your back turned. You should try to face it, if possible, and try to get away from the area because you are most likely near its nest.
Question 28
What should you do if you encounter a snake in the wild?
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ATry to step on it
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BWalk away or give it a wide berth as you go around it
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CFind a mouse to lure it away
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DLie down on the ground and pretend you are dead
Walk away or give it a wide berth as you go around it
The best course of action is to not engage with a snake. Instead, you should walk back in the direction you came.
Question 29
What is a common trait all venomous snakes share?
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AThey are all black
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BThey are sidewinders
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CThey have rattles
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DThey have diamond-shaped heads
They have diamond-shaped heads
You need to avoid getting bitten by any type of snake. However, an easy way to tell if a particular snake is venomous is if it has a diamond-shaped head.
Question 30
How can you tell if a snake is about to strike?
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AIt will rear up and flatten its neck
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BIt will hiss more
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CIt will back up at first
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DIt will not move a muscle
It will rear up and flatten its neck
Most snakes will go away if you do not engage with it. However, you need to be even more cautious if you notice the snake rearing up and flattening its neck.
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A lot of fun. Survival has different schools of thought though. I know from experience.
Many of these questions’ answers were incorrect
@CFP_Wolverine and a black bear will clib a tree after you they clib will and a grizzly will knock a tree down to get at you iff possible so it would have to be a big deeply well rooted tree to clib and who has that kind of forsight when being attacked
it was pretty easy to me
good quiz
Awesome quiz, how can I make one of my own?
While it is true vipers have triangular heads, deadly elapids like cobras & colubrids like the boomslang have smaller, proportional, almost elegant head shapes.
#6 You might rethink this one. Black brown bear, polar bears are a completely different ,if you don't have a gun. black bear coming at you has the intention of eating you, a brown bear and grizzly, it's hard to tell what the intent is, polar bear,G luck