Furbearer Assessment

What are furbearers traditionally trapped or hunted for?

• Their meat

• Their fur

• Research purposes

• Sport

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

• It provides camouflage.

• It provides insulation and water-repellent qualities.

• It is for attracting mates.

• It protects the outer layer.

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

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Insectivores

What is taxonomy?

• The study of animal behavior.

• The branch of science where organisms are classified based on their size.

• The branch of science where organisms are classified and named based on their similarities and differences.

• The process of hunting and trapping animals.

Which kingdom do furbearers belong to?

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Protista

Under which class are furbearers categorized in taxonomy?

• Reptilia

• Amphibia

• Mammalia

• Aves

Which of the following is not an order of furbearers mentioned in the document?

• Carnivora

• Rodentia

• Primates

• None of the above

Which family does the gray wolf belong to?

• Felidae

• Canidae

• Mustelidae

• Procyonidae

What is the genus of the coyote?

• Vulpes

• Canis

• Lynx

• Ursus

What is the average number of offspring for a gray wolf?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10