Ringtail Quiz

What is the official state mammal of Arizona as mentioned in the text?

• Bobcat

• Ringtail

• Coati

• Raccoon

Why are ringtails described as important?

• They are good climbers.

• They help control rodent populations and spread seeds from the fruit they eat.

• They have great hearing.

What unique physical feature allows ringtails to climb efficiently?

• They can turn their hind feet 180 degrees.

• They are solitary animals.

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According to the article, two body parts are especially helpful for ringtails when it comes to being nocturnal. Identify those two body parts and explain how they help the animals at night.

• Eyes and ears

• Paws and tail

• Nose and fur

How did the ringtail get the nicknames "ringtail cat" and "miner's cat"?

• Due to their habitat in mining areas

• Because of their ringed tails

• Named by miners who kept them as pets

• All of the above

Is the statement true or false? Ringtails are a kind of cat.

• True

• False

What does the term "abandoned" mean as used in the context of the article?

• Having to do with a science that deals with living things and their environments

• Left behind; no longer used

• Animals that gnaw and have short front teeth

• Rear

What does "hind" refer to?

• Rear

• Left behind; no longer used

• Fully grown

• Living alone

Which term describes animals that are active during the night?

• Solitary

• Nocturnal

• Mature

• Ecologically

What are "rodents"?

• Animals that gnaw and have short front teeth

• People who explore areas, often looking for materials such as gold or oil

• Able to be drawn in

• Having to do with a science that deals with living things and their environments

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