Polecats Quiz

What animal is known as "the cat that isn't a cat"?

• The ferret

• The weasel

• The polecat

• The mink

Which of the following is NOT a relative of the polecat?

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What is the common pet ferret believed to be?

• A domesticated form of a weasel

• A domesticated form of a mink

• A domesticated form of a polecat

• A domesticated form of an otter

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What type of diet do polecats have?

• Herbivorous

• Omnivorous

• Carnivorous

• Insectivorous

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What is the origin of the name "polecat"?

• It comes from a Latin word meaning 'forest cat'

• It comes from a French word meaning 'chicken cat'

• It comes from an English word meaning 'field cat'

• It comes from a German word meaning 'water cat'

Why were polecats hunted by farmers in the past?

• For their fur

• For their meat

• For being a nuisance to crops

• For their ability to control rodent populations

What is the role of polecats in controlling certain animal populations?

• They help control insect populations

• They help control bird populations

• They help control rodent populations

• They have no significant role in controlling animal populations

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Why are skunks sometimes referred to as polecats?

• Because they are a type of polecat

• Because they have similar markings

• Because they excrete a foul smell

• Because they are closely related

Are skunks true polecats?

• Yes, they are the same species

• Yes, but they are a different type

• No, but they are closely related

• No, they are not true polecats

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What is a polecat?

• a) a type of cat

• b) an animal closely related to badgers

• c) an animal closely related to skunks

• d) a type of small dog