Species Identification-Mammals

What color is the fur on the head, neck, and legs of an elk?

• Light brown

• White

• Darker brown

• Gray

What is the primary habitat of the White-tailed Deer?

• Deserts

• Forests and grasslands

• Arctic tundra

• Urban areas

What is the primary diet of the White-tailed Deer?

• Carnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Omnivorous

• Insectivorous

What is the function of the additional points on the White-tailed Deer's antlers?

• To help in swimming

• To attract predators

• To fight and display dominance

• To store food

What type of species are bighorn sheep and mountain goats?

• Winged species

• Hooved species

• Aquatic species

• Furred species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What happens to the horn core in the family Bovidae over the animal's life?

• It sheds annually

• It stays present for the entirety of life

• It grows continuously

• It disappears after maturity

What is the composition of the keratinous sheath?

• Calcium

• Keratin

• Collagen

• Chitin

What characteristic is NOT true about coyotes?

• Built for endurance

• Non-retractable claws

• Retractable claws

• Dog-like appearance

What size is the bobcat compared to domestic cats?

• Same size

• Smaller

• Two to three times the size

• Half the size

What is the scientific name of the Eastern Spotted Skunk?

• Vulpes vulpes

• Spilogale putorius

• Mustela nivalis

• Procyon lotor