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Wildlife Biology Facts

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins

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Date
1.

THE ANNUAL HARVEST RATE OF WHITE-TAIL IN TEXAS IS?

a)

600,000

b)

6,000,000

c)

6,000

d)

60,000

2.

A DOE CAN HAVE ____ ESTRUS CYCLES A YEAR.

a)

5

b)

3

c)

2

d)

4

3.

THE GESTATION FOR A WHITE-TAIL IS ____ DAYS.

a)

245

b)

210

c)

200

d)

235

4.

FAWNS ARE WEANED AT HOW MANY MONTHS?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

5

d)

4

5.

ANTLERS COMPOSITION IS MODIFIED HAIR.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A GOOD DEER DIET CONSISTS OF __ TO __ POUNDS OF DRY MATTER PER DAY?

a)

3 TO 7

b)

5 TO 8

c)

14 TO 18

d)

10 TO 12

7.

DEER CONSUME __ TO __ GALLONS OF WATER DAILY.

a)

1 to 2 1/2

b)

2 1/2 to 3

c)

1/2 to 1

d)

3 to 4 1/2

8.

A WHITE-TAILED DEER'S TOP SPEED IS?

a)

10 TO 15 MPH

b)

30 TO 35 MPH

c)

20 TO 25 MPH

d)

40 TO 45 MPH

9.

WATER SHOULD BE LOCATED WITHIN __ TO __ MILES FROM THE NEXT AVAILABLE WATER SOURCE.

a)

1/2 TO 1

b)

1 TO 2 1/2

c)

1 TO 3

d)

1 to 4

10.

A HEALTHY DEER HERD CAN WITHSTAND A HARVEST UP TO __ PERCENT OF THE POPULATION.

a)

15

b)

20

c)

25

d)

30

11.

What is the back fork on mule deer antlers referred to as?

a)

Pedicle

b)

Horns

c)

Tine

d)

Bifurcated

12.

A mature mule deer can weigh up to 300 pounds in Texas.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The gestation period for mule deer is __ months.

a)

7

b)

6

c)

5

d)

4

14.

A peak breeding season occurs in what month?

a)

January

b)

December

c)

Febuary

d)

November

15.

Do does or bucks have a larger home range?

a)

Does

b)

Bucks

c)

They are about the same

16.

Antlers are shed after the breeding season in mid-January to mid-___.

a)

February

b)

May

c)

March

d)

April

17.

What is the main item in the diet of a mule deer?

a)

Browse

b)

Grains

c)

Forbes

d)

Grasses

18.

Water should be within __ to __ miles apart for optimum distribution.

a)

1.5 to 3

b)

2 to 3

c)

2 to 4

d)

2.5 to 3

19.

A harvest of bucks should be no more than __ percent.

a)

10

b)

20

c)

30

d)

40

20.

A buck-doe ratio of __ to __ is desirable if the population is stable.

a)

1 to 1

b)

1 to 2

c)

1 to 3

d)

1 to 4

21.

Female pronghorns weigh on average __ pounds.

a)

75

b)

90

c)

100

d)

125

22.

Pronghorn's horn cover is shed from mid-__ and ending in early __.

a)

August, September

b)

September, October

c)

October, November

d)

November, December

23.

A pronghorn antelope's top speed is?

a)

30 MPH

b)

35 MPH

c)

40 MPH

d)

45 MPH

24.

Pronghorn males will collect a harem of __ to __ females during the breeding season.

a)

2 to 14

b)

4 to 16

c)

5 to 10

d)

2 to 5

25.

The gestation period of a pronghorn is approximately __ months.

a)

200

b)

210

c)

235

d)

255

26.

Pronghorn fawns are hidden the first 7 to 10 days.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Pronghorn fawns will nurse for approximately __ months.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

28.

Pronghorn can utilize several forbs that are poisonous to domestic livestock?

a)

True

b)

False

29.

What type of landscape do pronghorn prefer?

a)

Mountains

b)

Forests

c)

Deserts

d)

Open Plains

30.

Pronghorn should have water within a __ to __ mile radius.

a)

2 to 4

b)

4 to 6

c)

5 to 6.5

d)

.5 to 2

31.

What is the scientific name for a Javelina?

a)

Tayassu tajacu

b)

Meleagris gallopavo

c)

Collared peccarry

d)

Odocileus hemionus

32.

Javelina are about __ inches in height.

a)

10

b)

12

c)

16

d)

18

33.

Javelina have a musk gland (on their) __.

a)

Neck

b)

Rump

c)

Between the shoulders

d)

Chest

34.

The gestation period of a javelina is __ to __ days.

a)

120, 140

b)

140, 142

c)

142, 148

d)

130, 138

35.

Javelina breed year round.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Javelina young weigh __ pound(s) at birth?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

37.

Javelina young nurse for __ to __ weeks.

a)

6 to 8

b)

4 to 5

c)

3 to 4

d)

2 to 3

38.

Javelina usually travel in herds of __ to __ animals.

a)

6 to 12

b)

5 to 15

c)

4 to 10

d)

12 to 18

39.

In South Texas, Javelina herd home ranges vary from __ to __ acres.

a)

100 to 900

b)

215 to 860

c)

180 to 975

d)

190 to 965

40.

Javelina herds usually have a __:__ ratio of males to females.

a)

2:1

b)

1:2

c)

1:1

d)

2:3

41.

The fox squirrels are __ gray squirrels.

a)

Larger than

b)

Smaller than

c)

The same size as

42.

An adult fox squirrel ranges from __ to __ pounds.

a)

1.5 to 2.2

b)

1.5 to 2.8

c)

1.3 to 2.8

d)

1.8 to 3.1

43.

Gray squirrels weigh from __ to __ pounds.

a)

0.6 to 2.5

b)

0.7 to 1.3

c)

1.2 to 3.6

d)

0.9 to 2.6

44.

The squirrel gestation period is approximately __ to __ days.

a)

33, 45

b)

48, 52

c)

42, 45

d)

41, 52

45.

Young squirrels make up about __ percent of a given yearly population.

a)

10

b)

20

c)

60

d)

40

46.

An acre can support as many as __ squirrels.

a)

20

b)

10

c)

15

d)

5

47.

___ are the main stay food, making up to 60 percent by weight of the total amount of food consumed by a squirrel.

a)

Pecans

b)

Beech

c)

Acorns

d)

Insects

48.

The daily food requirement for a squirrel is ___ pounds.

a)

0.2

b)

0.6

c)

0.4

d)

0.3

49.

Squirrels require water daily.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Male bobwhite has a wingspan of __ to __ inches.

a)

10,11

b)

14,15

c)

12,14

d)

15,16

51.

The bobwhite quail's bill, eyes, legs, and feet are __.

a)

Black

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

White

52.

Some bobwhite hens may nest as many as __ times.

a)

4

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

53.

Peak nesting for bobwhites occurs during __ to early __.

a)

July, August

b)

September, October

c)

March, April

d)

May, June

54.

Incubation for Bobwhite is __ days.

a)

23

b)

15

c)

21

d)

12

55.

A __ to __ percent population turnover annually is common for bobwhites.

a)

5,20

b)

75,90

c)

40,60

d)

70,80

56.

Quail diet consists of about __ % animal matter.

a)

25

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

57.

Young birds feed almost exclusively on __.

a)

Animal matter

b)

Plant Matter

c)

Seeds

d)

Insects

58.

Canopy cover brush at __ to __ percent is desirable for bobwhites.

a)

5,15

b)

5,20

c)

10,15

d)

10,20

59.

Bobwhites water requirements are generally met from the food consumed, dew, surface water.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

The scientific name for scaled quail is?

a)

Colinus virginianus

b)

Zenaida macroura

c)

Meleagris gallopavo

d)

Callipepla squamata

61.

Scaled quail are slightly __ than bobwhite.

a)

Smaller

b)

Larger

c)

Faster

d)

Slower

62.

Scaled quail generally occur along and __ of the 100 degree longitude in Texas.

a)

West

b)

North

c)

South

d)

East

63.

Scaled quail usually form large coveys of __ or more birds except during breeding season.

a)

30

b)

15

c)

25

d)

20

64.

Scaled quail will __ when they are crowded or pressed.

a)

Fly

b)

Hide

c)

Run

d)

Squat

65.

Nests are grass-lined hallows and are generally hidden beneath a __ or clump of __.

a)

Tree, soil

b)

Bush, tree limbs

c)

Bush, Grass

d)

Tree, grass

66.

Clutch size for scaled quail is?

a)

14

b)

12

c)

10

d)

16

67.

Incubation time for scaled quail is about __ days.

a)

21

b)

23

c)

25

d)

26

68.

The diet of scaled quail is primarily?

a)

Insects

b)

Green Vegetation

c)

Seeds

d)

Animal Matter

69.

Scaled quail do not require surface water to exist, but the need for water is high.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Ring-necked Pheasant is a chicken-like bird weighing?

a)

2 to 4 pounds

b)

3 1/2 to 5 pounds

c)

2 1/4 to 3 pounds

d)

1 3/4 to 3 ppunds

71.

When was the Ring-Necked Pheasant first introduced to the United States?

a)

1895

b)

1790

c)

1881

d)

1907

72.

The breeding season for Ring-necked Pheasants begin in what month?

a)

April

b)

May

c)

June

d)

July

73.

The clutch size of a Ring-necked Pheasant varies between __ to __ eggs.

a)

10,12

b)

11,14

c)

12,14

d)

12,15

74.

The incubation time of a Ring-necked Pheasant is approximately __ days.

a)

21

b)

22

c)

23

d)

24

75.

__ is favored by nesting hens, but available acreage is limited.

a)

Alfalfa

b)

Wheat

c)

Barley

d)

Smartweed

76.

Of the seven types of cover needed for pheasant, __ cover and __ cover are the most critical.

a)

Loafing, roosting

b)

Travel lanes, roosting

c)

Loafing, nesting

d)

Nesting, Winter

77.

During a favorable year a pheasant hen will raise approximately __ to __ chicks.

a)

5,10

b)

8,10

c)

6,12

d)

8,12

78.

Up to __ % of the fall population will not survive a full year.

a)

50

b)

80

c)

75

d)

65

79.

Research has shown that hunting makes no significant difference in the annual turnover or survival rate.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

What is the scientific name of the Rio Grande turkey?

a)

Meleagris gallopavo

b)

M.G. silvestris viellot

c)

M.G. intermedia Sennett

d)

M.G. merriami Nelson

81.

The __ turkey is the most abundant and widely distributed.

a)

Eastern

b)

Rio Grande

c)

Merriam's

82.

Adult male (gobblers) weigh from __ to __ pounds.

a)

8,12

b)

10,15

c)

12,15

d)

12,20

83.

What is a wild turkeys top running speed.

a)

10

b)

15

c)

20

d)

25

84.

What is the top speed a wild turkey can fly?

a)

15

b)

30

c)

20

d)

40

85.

Incubation of turkey eggs is __ days.

a)

28

b)

21

c)

20

d)

18

86.

Egg range in numbers from __ to __.

a)

8,12

b)

10,20

c)

18,26

d)

8,26

87.

Turkey poults can fly about __ days.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

8

d)

12

88.

Pouts' diet the first two weeks of life is 90%__.

a)

Insects

b)

Seeds

c)

Forbs

d)

Green Grasses

89.

Turkey's should have water within __miles.

a)

1/2

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

90.

How much does a mourning dove weigh?

a)

1 1/2 to 4 oz

b)

2 to 5 oz

c)

3 1/2 to 5 oz

d)

5 to 7 oz

91.

What color are the legs and feet of a mourning dove?

a)

Black

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Grey

92.

The mourning dove is a native of

a)

North America

b)

China

c)

Mexico

d)

India

93.

Mourning dove start to migrate starting in __.

a)

October

b)

November

c)

August

d)

September

94.

Migration is a __ process.

a)

Rapid

b)

Long

c)

Leisurely

d)

Fast

95.

During migration doves average __ miles a day.

a)

10

b)

13

c)

12

d)

15

96.

Groups of __ or more doves may fly together during migration.

a)

18

b)

20

c)

22

d)

25

97.

A female is attracted by the __ of the male dove.

a)

Cooing

b)

Chirping

c)

Brightly colored feathers

d)

Nesting Sight

98.

What percentage of the Texas white-winged dove population is harvested by hunters?

a)

1%

b)

3%

c)

10%

d)

50%

99.

The white wing patch on a white-winged dove is visible when the bird is sitting or flying.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

A white-winged dove's feet are a bright pinkish-red during the breeding season.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

What Texas city has the largest population of white-winged doves?

a)

Houston

b)

San Antonio

c)

Dallas

d)

Fort Worth

102.

All white-winged dove populations migrate.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

White-winged doves can feed on elevated food sources, such as sunflower seed head.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

At what time interval do white-winged dove eggs hatch?

a)

24

b)

12

c)

1

105.

Are white-winged doves monogamous for a breeding season?

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Prior to 1950 most white-winged doves were found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

White-winged doves only produce one brood per breeding season.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

The lesser snow goose has two color phases: the blue goose and the snow goose.

a)

Yes

b)

No

109.

"Puddle Ducks" prefer what depth of water?

a)

6"-18"

b)

18"-24"

c)

24"-36"

110.

Wetlands furnish four of the major requirements for waterfowl: food, water, resting, and __ places.

a)

Nesting

b)

Roosting

c)

Rafting

111.

Estimates of irreversibly altered or destroyed wetlands in the 48 continental states have already reached __ percent.

a)

30

b)

20

c)

10

d)

40

112.

What percent of the U.S. population lives in the counties bordering the oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes?

a)

<30

b)

>70

c)

>50

113.

"Puddle Ducks" do not have which of the following characteristics?

a)

Legs near center of body

b)

Hind toe lobed

c)

Spring into the air on take off

114.

Female (hen) ducks have brighter body colors than males (drakes).

a)

True

b)

False

115.

A drake mallard duck's voice has a low raspy rink sound, while the hen mallard has a loud resonant quack or quacks.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

Blackbellied whistling ducks are diving ducks.

a)

True

b)

False

117.

What percent of the Nation's bottomland hardwoods have been lost?

a)

<25

b)

<40

c)

>50

d)

>60

118.

The scientific name of a white-tailed deer is Odocoileus Virginianus.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

The scientific name of a mule deer is Odocoileus hemionus.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

The scientific name of a Pronghorn Antelope is Antilocapra americana.

a)

True

b)

False

121.

The scientific name of a fox squirrel is Sciurus niger.

a)

True

b)

False

122.

The scientific name of a Eastern Gray Squirrel is Sciurus carolinensis carolinensis.

a)

True

b)

False

123.

Eastern gray squirrels are also known as.

a)

Dog Squirrel

b)

Cat Squirrel

c)

Squirrel Squirrel

124.

Which of the following animals has the scientific name Colinus virginianus?

a)

Mourning Dove

b)

Ring-necked Pheasant

c)

Scaled Quail

d)

Bobwhite Quail

125.

Which of the following animals has the scientific name Phasianus colchicus?

a)

Mourning Dove

b)

Bobwhite Quail

c)

Ring-necked Pheasant

d)

Turkey

126.

Which of the following animals has the scientific name Zenaida macroura?

a)

Mourning Dove

b)

Ring-necked Pheasant

c)

Turkey

d)

White-winged Dove

127.

Which of the following animals has the scientific name Zenaida asiatica ?

a)

Mourning Dove

b)

White-winged Dove

c)

Turkey

d)

Ring-necked Pheasant

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