Mule Deer Migration Quiz

In 2013, researchers discovered a previously unknown migration of mule deer in Wyoming, using GPS technology to track their 150-mile journey. Despite the challenges of highways, fences, and reservoirs, these deer migrate annually, a behavior learned over generations. The project highlights the importance of understanding and documenting such migrations, which continue to occur even in unprotected areas.

What was the initial assumption about the mule deer in the Red Desert of Wyoming?

• They were migratory.

• They were non-migratory.

• They migrated to the south.

• They were extinct.

What technology was used to uncover the migration patterns of the mule deer?

• Radio collars

• GPS technology

• Drone surveillance

• Satellite imagery

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle faced by migrating deer?

• Highways

• Fences

• Reservoirs

• Mountains

What is the role of the photojournalist in the mule deer migration project?

• To track the deer using GPS

• To document the migration visually

• To analyze the migration data

• To manage the deer population

Where did the photojournalist focus their documentation efforts?

• Desert areas

• Mountain ranges

• Finger Lakes

• Urban areas

How are migration behaviors transmitted among mule deer?

• From mother to offspring

• Through genetic inheritance

• By trial and error

• By following other animal species

What was a notable observation made by the photojournalist when reviewing footage?

• The deer were silent during migration

• The deer changed routes frequently

• The deer migrated at night

• There were many vocalizations

What year did the documented migration of thousands of animals occur?

• 2010

• 2011

• 2013

• 2012

What is surprising about the existence of these migrations today?

• They occur in protected areas

• They are well-documented

• They exist in unprotected areas

• They are declining rapidly

What is the significance of the mule deer migration discovery?

• It highlights the need for more research

• It shows the adaptability of deer

• It reveals unknown migration routes

• It emphasizes the importance of conservation