Nature 4 for 2nd Class

Which of the following is a sign that a deer has recently been in an area?

• Pine cones arranged in a circle

• Hoof prints in soft mud

• Feathers scattered on the ground

• Small holes dug in the ground

What type of animal is a raccoon?

• Invertebrate

• Amphibian

• Mammal

• Reptile

Which of the following is NOT a common way to find evidence of wild animals?

• Observing animal tracks

• Listening for animal calls

• Looking for animal scat

• Picking wildflowers

Which of these birds is commonly found in North American forests and is known for its red breast?

• Blue Jay

• American Robin

• Bald Eagle

• Canada Goose

What does the term "scat" refer to in wildlife tracking?

• Animal fur

• Animal droppings

• Animal footprints

• Animal nests

Which of the following animals is an invertebrate?

• Squirrel

• Earthworm

• Chipmunk

• Opossum

Which animal is most likely to leave behind a pile of gnawed pine cones?

• Beaver

• Squirrel

• Deer

• Raccoon

What is the best time of day to look for animal tracks?

• Noon, when the sun is highest

• After a rain, when the ground is soft

• During a snowstorm

• On a windy afternoon

Which of the following is an endangered species in many parts of North America?

• Eastern Gray Squirrel

• Bald Eagle

• Monarch Butterfly

• House Sparrow

What is the primary habitat of a beaver?

• Open grassland

• Fast-flowing rivers

• Ponds and slow-moving streams

• Mountain peaks