Predator & Furbearer Identification Quiz

What are furbearers traditionally trapped or hunted for?

• Their meat

• Their fur

• Their teeth

• Their claws

Furbearers have two layers of fur. What is the purpose of the dense, soft underfur?

• To provide coloration

• To provide insulation and water-repellent qualities

• To protect against predators

• To attract mates

Which of the following is NOT a category of furbearers based on their diet?

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Insectivores

What is taxonomy?

Which of the following is NOT a taxonomic classification listed in the document?

• Kingdom: Animalia

• Phylum: Chordata

• Class: Mammalia

• Family: Ursidae

What is the maximum lifespan of a coyote?

• 8 years

• 15 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

Which family does the gray wolf belong to?

• Felidae

• Canidae

• Mustelidae

• Procyonidae

What is the genus name for both coyote and gray wolf?

• Lupus

• Latrans

• Canis

• Felis

How many pups does a coyote typically have annually?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

What is the species name for a coyote?

• Canis

• Lupus

• Latrans

• Felidae