Species Identification and Classification

What is the scientific name of the Elk?

• Cervus elaphus

• Cervus canadensis

• Cervus alces

• Cervus dama

The antlers of the Elk grow ______.

• forward and upward

• up and backward

• downward and forward

• sideways and upward

What class does the White-tailed Deer belong to?

• Reptilia

• Aves

• Mammalia

• Amphibia

What is the common name of Odocoileus virginianus?

• Red Deer

• White-tailed Deer

• Moose

• Elk

The horns of the Bighorn Sheep grow _______ then curl back around.

• forward

• backward

• upward

• downward

Which family does the Pronghorn belong to?

• Bovidae

• Antilocapridae

• Cervidae

• Suidae

The unique shape of the Pronghorn's horn sheath is due to the growth in ________ directions.

• one

• two

• three

• four

Bobcats have ______ claws.

• Non-retractable

• Retractable

• Semi-retractable

• No claws.

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The Bobcat's tail is described as ______.

• Long

• Short

• Curly

• Bushy

Which of the following is a characteristic of the American Badger?

• Long legs

• Flat, table-like body

• Feathers

• Scales

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