Non-Game Animal Identification #5

Which families are included in the Order Rodentia?

• Canidae and Felidae

• Cricetidae and Muridae

• Ursidae and Procyonidae

• Equidae and Bovidae

What is the common name of the animal shown in the image?

• House Mouse

• Norway Rat

• Grey Squirrel

• Capybara

Which animal is included in the Family Cricetidae?

• House cat

• White-footed mouse

• Red fox

• Bald eagle

What is the genus of the White-footed Mouse?

• Mus

• Rattus

• Peromyscus

• Apodemus

What is the species name of the White-footed Mouse?

• musculus

• rattus

• leucopus

• sylvaticus

Based on the map, in which of the following regions is the White-footed Mouse predominantly found?

• Entire North America

• Eastern North America

• Western North America

• Only in Canada

What is the maximum lifespan of a White-footed Mouse?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

What type of diet does a White-footed Mouse have?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Insectivore

Which of the following is NOT a part of the White-footed Mouse's diet?

• Insects

• Seeds

• Meat

• Fruits

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the home range size of a White-footed Mouse?

• 0.1 to 0.5 acres

• 0.5 to 1.5 acres

• 1 to 2 acres

• 2 to 3 acres