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Furbearer Assessment

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are furbearers traditionally trapped or hunted for?

a)

Their meat

b)

Their fur

c)

Research purposes

d)

Sport

2.

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

a)

It provides camouflage.

b)

It provides insulation and water-repellent qualities.

c)

It is for attracting mates.

d)

It protects the outer layer.

3.

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

a)

Herbivores

b)

Carnivores

c)

Omnivores

d)

Insectivores

4.

What is taxonomy?

a)

The study of animal behavior.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

The process of hunting and trapping animals.

5.

Which kingdom do furbearers belong to?

a)

Plantae

b)

Fungi

c)

Animalia

d)

Protista

6.

Under which class are furbearers categorized in taxonomy?

a)

Reptilia

b)

Amphibia

c)

Mammalia

d)

Aves

7.

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

a)

Carnivora

b)

Rodentia

c)

Primates

d)

None of the above

8.

Which family does the gray wolf belong to?

a)

Felidae

b)

Canidae

c)

Mustelidae

d)

Procyonidae

9.

What is the genus of the coyote?

a)

Vulpes

b)

Canis

c)

Lynx

d)

Ursus

10.

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

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

11.

What is the maximum lifespan of a coyote?

a)

8 years

b)

10 years

c)

12 years

d)

15 years

12.

Which of the following is not included in the diet of a gray wolf?

a)

Moose

b)

Small mammals

c)

Invertebrates

d)

Fish

13.

Which family does the bobcat belong to?

a)

Mephitidae

b)

Canidae

c)

Felidae

d)

Ursidae

14.

What is the maximum lifespan of a bobcat?

a)

14 years

b)

7 years

c)

10 years

d)

20 years

15.

How many offspring does a bobcat typically have per litter?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

16.

What is the diet of a Canada lynx?

a)

Omnivore; plants and small mammals

b)

Herbivore; grass and leaves

c)

Carnivore; rabbits, deer, birds, rodents

d)

Insectivore; insects and larvae

17.

What is the home range size for a male Canada lynx?

a)

25 to 35 square miles

b)

4 to 20 square miles

c)

10 to 30 square miles

d)

15 to 25 square miles

18.

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Family Mephitidae?

a)

Striped skunk

b)

Eastern spotted skunk

c)

Western spotted skunk

d)

Canada lynx

19.

What is the genus of the Striped Skunk?

a)

Taxidea

b)

Spilogale

c)

Mephitis

d)

Mustelidae

20.

What is the maximum lifespan of a Striped Skunk?

a)

3 to 5 years

b)

7 years

c)

10 years

d)

12 years

21.

How many offspring does the Eastern Spotted Skunk typically have annually?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

22.

Which of the following is not a member of the family Mustelidae?

a)

American badger

b)

American marten

c)

Eastern Spotted Skunk

d)

Fisher

23.

What is the species name of the American Badger?

a)

taxus

b)

mephitis

c)

putorius

d)

gracilis

24.

What is the maximum lifespan of the American Badger?

a)

8 years

b)

10 years

c)

12 years

d)

15 years

25.

How many offspring does the American Marten typically have annually?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

8

26.

What is the genus of the American Mink?

a)

Martes

b)

Neovison

c)

Mustela

d)

Vison

27.

What type of diet does the Fisher have?

a)

Herbivore

b)

Omnivore

c)

Carnivore

d)

Insectivore

28.

What is the home range size of the American Mink?

a)

1 to 2 square miles

b)

2 to 4 square miles

c)

3 to 4 square miles

d)

10 square miles

29.

What is the maximum lifespan of a raccoon according to the teacher notes?

a)

10 years

b)

5 years

c)

3 years

d)

8 years

30.

Which family does the raccoon belong to?

a)

Castoridae

b)

Cricetidae

c)

Procyonidae

d)

Rodentia

31.

What is the genus of the American beaver?

a)

Procyon

b)

Canadensis

c)

Castor

d)

Lotor

32.

How far from water does the American beaver typically live?

a)

More than 650 feet

b)

Less than 650 feet

c)

0.6 miles

d)

1 square mile

33.

What is the average number of offspring for a raccoon annually?

a)

2 to 3

b)

3 to 4

c)

4

d)

5 to 6

34.

What type of diet does the American beaver have?

a)

Omnivore

b)

Carnivore

c)

Herbivore

d)

Insectivore

35.

What is the maximum lifespan of a muskrat?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

3 years

d)

4 years

36.

How many offspring does a muskrat typically have per litter?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

37.

How often does a muskrat reproduce?

a)

Once a year

b)

Twice a year

c)

Three times a year

d)

Four times a year

38.

What is the typical diet of a muskrat?

a)

Carnivore: fish and small mammals

b)

Herbivore: leaves and fruits

c)

Omnivore: leaves, grasses, roots, seeds, aquatic invertebrates

d)

Insectivore: insects and larvae

39.

What is the home range of a muskrat?

a)

50 yards

b)

100 yards

c)

200 yards

d)

300 yards

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