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Question Correct Answer Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 Wildlife management, as we know it today, has evolved during the past ________ years. As early as 1694, Massachusetts declared a ________ on white-tailed deer as an early effort at wildlife management. The period from ________ saw the greatest abuse of wild animals in North America. By 1776 every southeastern state except ________ had established a closed season on deer. From the very beginning in Jamestown, the English settlers had no intention of adapting to the ________. 75-100 1-25 25-50 50-75 closed season open season ban 1700-1900 1500-1700 1300-1500 Georgia Alabama South Carolina none of the answers listed none of the answers listed Tennessee wilderness environment climate none of the answers listed In 1810, Alexander Wilson observed a flock of ________ in Kentucky. passenger pigeons geese ducks none of the answers listed Occuring in the mid-1870s, an estimated ________ birds were devastated by market hunters from all over the country. 136 million 136,000 136 billion 13,600 Though they will never number in the millions, as they did in the 1800s, it is a tribute to early ________ that the bison and pronghorn are at all. The here passage of the ________ in 1900 ended market hunting and the conservationists environmentalists pioneers none of the answers listed Lacey Act Wildlife Enforcement Hunting Rule Lacey Enforcement William McKinley William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson 1876 1880 1868 interstate shipment of wildlife and wildlife products, such as feathers, This president has been called the father of American conservation. Theodore Roosevelt taken in violation of state law. Yellowstone National Park, the nation's first and for many years only 1872 national park, was founded in ________. Modern ________ has evolved only since the early 1900s. wildlife management wilderness extinction environment ________ had a closed season on white-tailed deer as early as 1694. Massachusetts Rhode Island Delaware New York America was blessed with a tremendous abundance of ________. fauna crops flowers none of the answers listed Early settlers in America went from starvation to prosperity by learning how to ________ wildlife. During the first 200 years of our nation, before ________ became well established, wildlife provided food and clothing for a growing nation. Early English colonists, unlike the French to the north, had no intention of adapting to the ________. Many species of wildlife were found in great numbers; it is estimated that there were ________ million plains bison and billions of _______. exploit respect defeat neglect agriculture the soil the animals environment habitat country none of the answers listed conditions 40-60; passenger pigeons 5-15; geese 20-40; deer 80-100; antelope The last ________ died in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. passenger pigeon dodo bird King Island Emu Labrador duck The U.S. government unofficially encouraged the slaughter of _______ buffalo as a means of defeating Native Americans on the Great Plains. plains bison antelope deer Through the efforts of ________ and conservationists, many species of wildlife are plentiful today. sport hunters the government various individuals none of the answers listed Early sport hunters worked to change American attitudes toward the ________ of wild game. commercialization developing lessening none of the answers listed ________ hunters played a major role in eliminating much of America's wildlife from its original range. Market Sport All none of the answers listed All wildlife produces a/an ________, which allows for some harvest without damaging the overall population. surplus need necessity excess All wildlife are extremely vulnerable when ________ tactics are used. unsporting fair just wrong Market hunters were motivated to kill for ________. money sport food clothing In the late 1870s it became stylish for women to wear hats heavily decorated with ________. feathers or whole birds feathers whole birds none of the answers listed ________, the nation's first national park, was established in 1872. Yellowstone Grand Canyon Grand Teton Yosemite The primary federal agency responsible for wildlife management in America is the ________. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Forest Service Bureau of Land Management Conservation Reserve Program The Bureau of ________ and the U.S. Forest Service have wildlife management responsibilities. Land Management Fish and Wildlife Federal Reserve none of the answers listed Each ________ has an agency that manages wildlife. state city country none of the answers In 1956 the ________ Act created the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Restoration Sport Fisheries Restoration none of the answers listed The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to conserve, ________, and enhance fish, wildlife, and their habitats. protect breed assure keep The primary responsibilities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are protecting and enhancing migratory birds, ________, freshwater and fisheries, and certain marine mammals. endangered species game animals animals none of the answers listed Recovery plans established to help save endangered species may include habitat preservation and management, ________, research, and law enforcement. captive breeding study analysis none of the answers listed Two recent success stories in the endangered species battle include the ________ and the bald eagle. American alligator American Bison American Cinchona Plantation Treefrog Amicorum Tree Toad The Fish and Wildlife Service supervises the nation's ________ system. wildlife refuge hatchery forest agriculture The nation's first wildlife refuge was established in 1903 by President ________. Theodore Roosevelt William McKinley William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson Although the first refuge consisted of only 3 acres, the National Wildlife Refuge System has since grown to more than ________ million acres. 90 80 70 60 Refuges are located in ________ states and several territories. 50 45 40 35 The majority of National Wildlife Refuges have been created to protect ________. migratory waterfowl freshwater fish marine mammals fisheries Refuges are enjoyed by more than ______ million Americans each year. 25 50 75 100 The United States has treaties with Canada, Mexico, ________, and Russia on the protection of migratory birds. Japan China France Thailand The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has responsibility for more than __________ species of migratory birds. 800 700 600 500 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supervises the banding of more than 45 million ________ birds each year. 55 million 65 million 75 million Banding helps the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determine migratory routes, ________, breeding age, and other life history information of various species. distribution habitats ages none of the answers listed Restoring fisheries is a major effort of the ________ Service. U.S. Fish and Wildlife United Fisherman Fisheries Restoration none of the answers The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uses more than 70 national fish ________ to produce more than 160 million fish each year. hatcheries lakes oceans rivers or streams The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also works to conserve wildlife ____. habitat breeding conservation none of the answers Conducting ________ may be the most important task of the Fish and research Wildlife Service. analysis experimentation an expedition Biologists must know the impact of ________, pesticides, heavy metals, and other pollutants have on fish and wildlife. nets acid ammunition Researchers study endangered species and their habitats; fish health, diseases genetics, and nutrition; and migratory bird habitat, ________, and populations. nests breeds none of the answers listed The Fish and Wildlife Service is also responsible for enforcing federal _____. wildlife laws fish laws excise taxes land The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, commonly known as the ________ Act, provides money to support a wide variety of wildlife projects. Pittman--Robertson Dingell-Johnson Roosevelt-Wilson none of the answers listed The Federal aid in Sport Fisheries Restoration Act, commonly known as the ________ Act, provides money for fishery research and restoring depleted fisheries. Dingell-Johnson Pittman-Robertson Roosevelt-Wilson none of the answers listed income property consumptive chemicals Money for conservation programs comes from federal ________ taxes excise on sporting arms, ammunition, and sport fishing tackle. Since these laws were enacted, American sportsmen and sportswomen have paid more than ________ billion dollars for fish and wildlife conservation. 10 5 15 20 The U.S. ________ Service manages more than 190 million acres of public forest land. Forest Wildlife Fish Management The ________ oversee approximately 270 million acres of public lands. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Natural Resources Division Climate Conservation Program More than ________ species of plants, birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals make their home on BLM's land. 2000 1000 4000 The U.S. Department of Agriculture administers the ________ , which Conservation Reserve Bureau of Land has been very beneficial to wildlife. Program (CRP) Management (BLM) Natural Resources Division Climate Conservation Program Ground-dwelling species have benefited the most from the permanent 30 vegetative cover established on the ________ million acres enrolled in the CRP. 20 10 40 An animal's habitat is its ________. home own business roost ________ require food, water, cover, and space for their survival. Wildlife Minerals Plants none of the answers Food, water, cover, space, and the arrangement of each of these elements are of equal ________. importance insignificance unimportance notability Food is anything an animal consumes and digests to provide _______. energy nutrition muscle vitality Animals that do not obtain ________ in adequate quantity and quality food may suffer from malnutrition. water cover none of the answers listed Which of the following items affect the actual amount of food required by an animal? all of the answers listed age sex size As a general rule, the less time an animal spends searching for food and the less ________ traveled, the better. distance expanse size stretch 3000 Cover provides wildlife with a relatively safe haven from ________. predators rain lightening their young Cover provides wildlife with a place to ________ and raise their young. reproduce sleep relax rest Cover is typically some form of ________, but it may take many forms. vegetation tree brick mud Some species are very ________ and are found in many types of cover. adaptable inflexible disagreeable unsuited Some species are found only in specific ________. habitats forests woods none of the answers Species that have specific habitat needs are vulnerable to ________ in changes their habitat, especially human-made ones. predators weather changes none of the answers listed ________ is a resource that most wildlife cannot live without. Water Food Cover Friends Most large mammals require ________ water and will typically drink ________ times per day. standing; 2-3 fresh; 2-3 standing; 4-5 fresh; 4-5 Many smaller mammals and birds receive water from the ________ they consume. food water junk none of the answers listed All animals have a/an ________, an area within which they live, that provides them with their daily needs. home range area boundary radius Some animals, such as wolves, require many square ________ of habitat. miles feet inches yards Some species have ________ or more home ranges. two one three four ________ can be a serious problem for wildlife that are too numerous Disease for their habitat. Congestion Lack of food none of the answers listed Optimum wildlife populations cannot be achieved unless food, water, arranged cover, and space are appropriately ________. scattered negotiated laid out Each habitat element is of ________ importance. no some none of the answers equal ________ is the single greatest threat facing wildlife today. Habitat destruction Hunters Lack of food Lack of water ________ of Earth's air, water, and land is a serious threat. Pollution Contamination Dirtiness Abuse As human communities spread, they encroach on ________ communities. wildlife geographic planned ethnic ________ million acres of farmland are lost each year, primarily to urban expansion. 2 3 4 1 America's ________ are some of our most productive wildlife "factories." wetlands hatcheries nests habitats Which of the following are common types of wetlands? all of the answers wet meadows ponds fens It is estimated that more than ________ acres of America's wetlands have been lost. 100 million 200 million 300 million 50 million Wetlands are precious ________ resources. ecological natural community none of the answers Which of the following are reasons wetlands are important? all of the answers listed they slow the destructive power of floods and storms they purify polluted waters they provide a variety of recreational opportunities During the 20-year period from the mid-1950s until the mid-1970s, America's loss of wetlands averaged ________ acres per year. 575,000 600,000 550,000 525,000 ________ million acres of forested wetlands were drained during the same 20-year period. 6 5 4 3 From the mid-1950s until the mid-1970s, more than ________ million 11 acres of America's wetlands were drained. 12 13 10 ___ are a very important nesting area for waterfowl, especially ducks. Prairie potholes Coastal wetlands Native Prairies Forested wetlands There were once about 25 million acres of bottomland hardwood 6 forests in the lower Mississippi Valley. Today less than ______ million acres remain. 5 4 3 America's coastal wetlands are vital breeding grounds for ________. wading birds leeches trout none of the answers Coastal wetlands also serve as ________ for migratory waterfowl. wintering areas spring areas fall areas summer areas ________ must be purchased by all waterfowl hunters. Duck stamps Licenses Ammunition Rifles Money raised from the sale of duck stamps has been used to preserve 3 over ________ million acres of wetlands during the past 50 years. 2 1 4 American ________ have led the fight to conserve wildlife. sport hunters market hunters people Presidents Species of wildlife such as the ________ and the passenger pigeon were exploited to extinction. heath hen dodo bird King Island Emu Labrador duck The ________ Act of 1900 banned the interstate transportation and sale of most wildlife and wildlife products. Lacey Dingell-Johnson Roosevelt-Wilson Alexander Wilson The ________ Act, better known as the Pittman-Robertson Act, provided funding for wildlife management. Federal Aid in Wildlife Fish and Wildlife Restoration Wildlife Restoration Sport Fisheries Restoration By the early ________, millions of dollars began to flow into the management of America's wildlife. 1950s 1940s 1930s 1960s Many species of wildlife, both ________ and ________, have benefited from the Pittman-Robertson Act. game; nongame birds; deer birds; elk waterfowl; antelope Excise taxes on firearms and ammunition are collected directly from ________ and importers. manufacturers companies constructors operators Pittman-Robertson funds are distributed to states based on their area hunting licenses and the number of ________ sold in them. tags fishing licenses stamps Additonal funding was provided in ________, when a 10 percent tax on handguns was added to the original Pittman-Robertson Act. 1970 1960 1950 1980 In 1972 an 11 percent tax was placed on ________ equipment. archery hunting gun none of the answers It is estimated that taxes paid by sport hunters have provided ________ for wildlife conservation since the program began. over $10 billion over $10 million over $10,000 over $100,000 Pittman-Robertson monies are typically used to purchase land for wildlife habitat, to manage and maintain existing habitat, and to ______. conduct research move their habitats maintain their staff pay for expenses Hunters must purchase ________ and tags for the wildlife they intend licenses to harvest. ammunition rifles archery equipment License and tag fees provide ________ dollars to the wildlife departments in most states. millions of hundreds of billions of none of the answers listed Waterfowl hunters must purchase ________ stamps regardless of which state they live in. waterfowl duck bird none of the answers Sport hunters spend millions of dollars on such things as hotel rooms, equipment meals, gas, clothing, and other ________. apparel arms traps ________ fees encourage farmers and ranchers to leave some areas for wildlife. Lease License Wildlife Stamp Hunting-generated money is important to wildlife and to the ________ in general. economy public community none of the answers listed There are ________ of privately funded and managed wildlife conservation organizations. dozens hundreds millions billions Some conservation organizations are designed to help a ________ species. specific general qualified abnormal Hundreds of ________ species benefit from the management of a few nongame game species. game domestic none of the answers listed ________ are some of the most intensely managed species in the world. Bison Deer Elk Waterfowl ________, one of the oldest conservation organizations in the United States, deals exclusively with waterfowl. Ducks Unlimited Boone and Crockett Club National Wild Turkey Federation Pheasants Forever Ducks Unlimited was incorporated in ________. 1937 1927 1947 1957 By 1943, Ducks Unlimited had 103 projects over ________ acres. 1 million 2 million 3 million 4 million Today, Ducks Unlimited has ________ members and has raised at least ________ for wetland conservation. 500,000; $750 million 250,000; $500 million 100,000; $250 million 50,000; $100 million Besides Ducks Unlimited, ________ is another private conservation organization dedicated to waterfowl. Delta Waterfowl Boone and Crockett Club National Wild Turkey Federation Pheasants Forever One of Delta Waterfowl's key programs is the Adopt a ________ program. Pothole Waterfowl Duck Pet Other than Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl Foundation, which of the following are private conservation organizations? all of the answers listed Pheasants Forever Quail Unlimited Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Regulated ________ has never been the cause of a single threatened or endangered species. sport hunting market hunting trailing capturing ________ and competition from introduced species are responsible for the bulk of our endangered and threatened species. Habitat destruction Habitat construction Habitat improvement Habitat ruination In its simplest form, modern wildlife management is ________. the care and administration of a wildlife population for the purpose of ensuring survival of the species the care and administration of a wildlife population for the purpose of helping the environment the care and none of the answers administration of a listed wildlife population for the purpose of maintaining the forests In reality wildlife management is seldom ________. simple complex difficult unclear Which of the following major factors affect a wildlife population? all of the answers listed the ability to reproduce itself the quantity and quality of habitat weather factors such as drought and severity of winter Species with low reproductive rates are more likely to ________. become extinct survive longer die earlier than normal none of the answers listed Certain traits help determine the ________ of each species. reproductive rates barren rates unproductive rates none of the answers listed Reproductive rates vary greatly among ________. species game animals animals none of the answers listed Smaller birds and mammals tends to have ________ reproductive rates. higher lower identical none of the answers listed The ________ of a species is a factor over which wildlife managers have little or no control. reproductive capability quality of habitat quantity of habitat habitat capacity; aspect The ________ and ________ of an animal's habitat has a direct impact quantity; quality on its production. scattering; inconvenience allotment; attribute Which of the following are ways in which the food supply available to a species may be improved? food plots supplemental feeders guzzlers In areas with limited water supplies, ________ may be built to provide guzzlers water for wildlife. troughs ponds man-made lakes ________ and ________ of habitat are factors over which humans can quantity; quality exert a great deal of control. scattering; inconvenience allotment; attribute capacity; aspect ________ conditions are factors over which we have no control. Weather Disease Predator none of the answers listed ________ are not normally a serious problem for wildlife. Predators Weather Disease Pollution ________ has never endangered a single species of wildlife. Regulated sport hunting Market hunting Poaching none of the answers listed By setting proper bag limits and seasons, wildlife managers help prevent species ________. overpopulation underpopulation extinction none of the answers listed all of the answers listed Factors such as disease, old age, pollution, and ________ also limit a species' population. accidents other circumstances catastrophes trials In many smaller animals, as much as ________ the population may die 80 percent in a given year. 70 percent 60 percent 90 percent Each year animals produce more offspring than is necessary to continue the species. This is known as the ________. biological surplus biological excess biological balance biological plethora It is the wildlife manager's job to ensure that ________. there are adequate numbers of a species to maintain it over a long period there are adequate numbers of a species to maintain it over a short period there are adequate numbers of a species to ignore it over a short period there are adequate numbers of a species to leave alone over a long period A given area of wildlife habitat can support only a certain number of animals. This is known as the habitat's ________. carrying capacity carrying contents carrying quantity carrying range Many species of ________ are much more numerous today than they wildlife were 100 years ago. domestic animals animals plants Which of the following species are more numerous today than they were 100 years ago? all of the answers listed elk white-tailed deer pronghorn antelope Wildlife management practices that ________, ________, or ________ a wildlife habitat are considered important. protect; maintain; develop foster; maintain; develop protect; guard; develop protect; maintain; repress ________ is the single most important practice for the future of America's wildlife. Habitat management Habitat administration Habitat consideration Habitat control The management of North America's waterfowl is the most ________ complex wildlife management program in the world. obvious evident apparent Wildlife, especially ________, do not recognize international borders. waterfowl game nongame domesticated animals In 1916 the United States and Canada signed the ________, which called for joint management of waterfowl and their habitats. Dingell-Johnson Act Roosevelt-Wilson Act Alexander Wilson Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act ________ provide a generous, high-protein diet for young waterfowl. Insects Waterfowl that has died Grains Unharvested crops Climatic changes make it necessary for waterfowl to migrate to areas where they can secure ________ and ________. food; water a habitat; water food; a habitat none of the answers listed By being ________, waterfowl best utilize all the habitat available to them. mobile stable adaptable versatile Waterfowl migrations and migration routes and times vary tremendously among the many ________ of waterfowl. different species same species types none of the answers listed The earliest migrates are usually ________, ready to begin housekeeping chores. mated pairs individuals unmated pairs none of the answers listed Fall migrations, at least among some species, are triggered by ________. colder weather warmer weather rainy weather windy weather The fall migration also sees ________ concentrations of waterfowl than those normally seen in the spring. greater lesser the same none of the answers listed Which of the following are major waterfowl migration corridors? all of the answers listed Atlantic Mississippi Central Waterfowl use many ________ migration paths. smaller larger identical none of the answers listed The urge to migrate is ________ in waterfowl. instinctive deliberate sensible mechanical Ducks do not normally migrate as a/an ________. family unit individual mated pair unmated pair Young geese learn their migration routes, stopping points, and wintering sites from their ________ and other ________ as they migrate. parents; close family members parents; geese siblings; close family members siblings; geese Waterfowl may use the ________ and ________ as navigational aids. sun; stars wind; rain sun; rain stars; wind Waterfowl must have adequate ________ in order to survive. habitat water food cover The loss of ________ has been staggering. productive wetlands unproductive wetlands destructive wetlands inactive wetlands ________ states have lost 50 percent or more of their original wetlands. 48 38 28 18 The primary waterfowl management practice must be ________. habitat protection habitat preservation habitat conservation habitat refuge It is vital that hens have adequate ________ in which to nest. vegetative cover abundant cover arable cover plentiful cover Nest losses due to predation have been estimated at up to ________ percent in some areas. 90 80 70 60 Artificial nest sites such as ________, ________, and ________ can be nest boxes; humanmade islands; nesting used if adequate natural nesting sites are unavailable. baskets dens; human-made islands; nesting baskets nest boxes; humanmade nests; nesting baskets none of the answers listed The primary management practice used for wintering waterfowl is ________. habitat protection habitat preservation habitat conservation habitat refuge Unharvested crops and ________ provide excellent feed for many species of waterfowl. waste grain insects fish none of the answers listed Lack of habitat is a ________ for waterfowl populations. limiting factor inhibiting factor extended factor delimiting factor The ________ of the 1980s in the prairie pothole region had a tremendous negative impact on duck populations. drought flood monsoon aridity Because waterfowl are often found in large concentrations, ________ diseases can cause serious losses. lack of food lack of water none of the answers listed In poor nesting habitat, ________ can seriously affect brood-rearing success. predators lack of food lack of water flood Because of waterfowl's ________, food supplies are seldom a factor for wintering waterfowl. mobility immobility stagnation Tendency Due to the ________ nature of waterfowl, it is essential that all the countries where waterfowl spend any part of their lives cooperate in wildlife management. migratory nomadic seasonal wandering A/an ________ is any species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a large portion of its range. endangered species species threatened species none of the answers listed ________ of the Earth has greatly accelerated the rate at which species are going extinct. Human alteration Wildlife adjustment Human modification Human conversion Which of the following are common factors that cause a species to decline. all of the answers listed habitat destruction competition from introduced species controlled as pests Most species that survive for long periods have a common trait, ________. adaptability inefficiency helplessness competency Species that are highly ________ have a much poorer chance of survival. specialized detailed misrepresented withheld An example of a large mammal that is very adaptable is the ________. all of the answers listed mule deer pronghorn antelope grizzly bear A good example of a highly specialized species is the ________, which everglade kite feeds exclusively on the apple snail. koala raccoon black and white colobus Animals that are highly specialized are comparable to people who have only one ________. job skill child home parent Most species are capable of adapting to changes in their ________ if those changes take place over an extended period. habitats water food cover More than ________ native plants and animals are currently listed as endangered. 1,000 500 1,500 2,000 More than 80 species of mammals, 90 North American birds, ________ reptiles, ________amphibians, and ________ species of native fish are listed as endangered. 40; 23; 130 30; 13; 100 20; 3; 75 10; 15; 50 Which of the following are better-known species that humans have endangered? all of the answers listed California condor red wolf ocelot ________ activities in North America have resulted in several species becoming extinct. Human Wildlife Predator none of the answers listed Some ________ species, subspecies, and varieties of American plants and animals have been lost forever. 500 250 750 1,000 Each species is of scientific, ________, recreational, aesthetic, and educational value. ecological environmental biodegradable none of the answers There are ________ species of edible plants, but 90 percent of the world's food comes from fewer than ________ species. 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 Which of the following are species whose numbers have increased as a direct result of the Endangered Species Act? all of the answers listed bald eagle grizzly bear gray wolf Which of the following are major factors involved in protecting a species? all of the answers listed habitat protection or improvement scientific research captive breeding ______ have been in existence in one form or another for many years. Zoos Pyramids Wildlife parks Menageries The rulers of Egypt, ________, and ________ kept wild animals thousands of years ago. China; Rome Japan; Russia China; Japan Rome; Russia The early Greek philosopher, ________, wrote a book called the "History of Animals" based on his observation of animals. Aristotle Aristoxenus Chamaeleon Aetius During the period known as the ________, little attention was paid to Middle Ages nature. Ancient history Early Modern period Modern era In the early 1700s, organized collections of animals became known as menageries _______. collections exhibitions safari parks The world's first zoological society was the ________ Zoological Society. Paris Bronx Philadelphia London ________ were formed to plan, raise money for, and build zoos in which to display wild animals for the public. Zoological societies Zoological associations Zoological communities Zoological companies ________ had menageries as early at 1781. New York Philadelphia Atlanta Providence In March of 1859 the Zoological Society of ________ was formed. Philadelphia New York Atlanta Providence Viewing animals in a more ________ setting was a major step in changing the public view of how wildlife should be exhibited. natural domestic unnatural uncommon Beginning in the late 1950s the ________ and ________ of wildlife began to be the focus of most professional zoos around the world. protection; conservation protection; spending refuge; conservation refuge; spending AZAA stands for ________ and ________. American Zoo; American Zoology; American Zoo; Aquarium Association Aquarium Association Aquarium Affiliation American Zoo; Aquarium Alliance Beginning in 1981 the AZAA, in cooperation with its members, developed the ________. species survival plan (SSP) species continuity plan species continuance (SCP) plan (SCP) species longevity plan (SLP) The nation's first television program about wildlife, ________, first aired in ________. Wild Kingdom; 1963 Flipper; 1964 Daktari; 1966 Nature; 1982 ________ are our most numerous hoofed mammal. White-tailed deer Black-tailed deer Moose Mule deer White-tailed deer are ________, feeding entirely on plant material. herbivores carnivorous omnivorous none of the answers listed Numbering fewer than 500,000 at the turn of the century, the whitetail population now exceeds ________. 15 million 25 million 10 million 5 million White-tailed deer are very ________, being found in a great variety of adaptable habitats. unadaptable alterable modifiable ________ are named for their large, mule-like ears. Mule deer Moose Black-tailed deer White-tailed deer Mule deer experience a ________, or breeding season, similar to whitetails. rut boon increase success ________ are a major subspecies of mule deer. Black-tailed deer White-tailed deer Moose Mule deer The ________ is a creature of the western mountains. elk White-tailed deer Moose Mule deer Bull elk may weigh ________ or more pounds. 700 600 500 400 Elk tend to do more ________ than do mule deer or whitetails. grazing mating hibernation bugling ________ are the largest members of the deer family. Moose Elk Black-tailed deer Mule deer Which of the following are major varieties of caribou? all of the answers listed woodland barren-ground none of the answers listed The ________ is probably the hardiest hoofed animal in the world. Musk Ox caribou moose elk The proper name for buffalo is ________. bison gaur wisent none of the answers listed The ________ is truly an American original, being found nowhere else pronghorn in the world. Bighorn Sheep mountain lion panther ________ inhabit the highest, most inaccessible mountain tops in North America. Mountain goats Bighorn Sheep Mountain lions none of the answers listed Black bears are our most ________ and widely ________ bear. common; distributed characteristic; distributed abnormal; distributed common; preserved Black bears are ________ in diet and very opportunistic. omnivorous carnivorous herbivorous none of the answers ________ require large, remote territories that are basically devoid of Grizzly bears humans. Polar bears Black bears none of the answers listed ________ are large, white to yellowish bears. Polar bears Grizzy bears Black bears none of the answers listed The ________ is our most common and widespread large cat. mountain lion tiger panther puma Gray wolves are largely ________ and can eat anything from a mouse carnivorous to a moose. omnivorous herbivorous none of the answers listed The ________ is our most common and numerous rabbit. cottontail forest rabbit brush rabbit marsh rabbit Rabbits require a prolific rate of ________ due to their many predators. reproduction maturation gestation none of the answers listed Which of the following are major species of jackrabbits found in the United States? all of the answers listed blacktail whitetail none of the answers listed Jackrabbits are capable of leaping ________ or more feet in a single leap. 20 30 40 50 Which of the following are common predators of rabbits? all of the answers listed foxes owls bobcats red squirrel eastern gray squirrel eastern fox squirrel Which of the following are the most common species of tree squirrels all of the answers found in the United States? listed Which of the following are common squirrel foods? all of the answers listed acorns walnuts hickory The ________ is the most common and widespread fox in America. red fox gray fox swift fox none of the answers listed ________ foxes climb extremely well and often take refuge in trees. Gray Red Swift none of the answers listed Our two most common varieties of skunks are the ________ and ________. spotted; striped black; white blacktailed; whitetailed none of the answers listed The ________ is a medium-size, slim, doglike predator. coyote wolverine badger porcupine The ________ is the largest member of the weasel family. wolverine coyote badger porcupine ________ are powerful members of the weasel family and are excellent diggers. Badgers Wolverines Coyotes Porcupines Adult ________ are covered with over 30,000 needle-sharp, barbed quills. Porcupines Badgers Wolverines Coyotes The ________ is the only marsupial found in North America. opossum koala sugar glider squirrel glider A medium-size, robust predator, ________ are found in most of the United States. raccoons opossums collared peccarys muskrats The ____ is a pig-like creature that is not actually related to pigs at all. collard peccary raccoon opossum muskrat Muskrats are always found near ________. water trees prairies open fields Typical habitats for muskrats are marshes, ________, and riverbanks. swamps lakes streams none of the answers listed The ________ is the largest rodent in North America. beaver weasel muskrat mink The most common and widespread weasel is the ________. long-tailed weasel mink muskrat none of the answers listed Bobcats are widespread but largely ________ and are seldom seen. nocturnal diurnal carnivorous none of the answers listed The black-tailed prairie dog commonly inhabits ________ grass and open ________. short; prairies tall; prairies short; forests tall; forests Unlike the prairie dog, ________ live a solitary existence, except for the female and her young. woodchucks black-tailed prairie dogs lynx minks 60,000 70,000 40,0000 There are an estimated ________ nonindigenous species in the United 50,000 States. Nonindigenous species have been introduced for purposes that include ________, sport, pets, and ________ pest control. landscape plants; biological landscape plants; synthetic plants; organic landscape plants; biotic Many nonindigenous species arrive as ________ aboard ships. hitchhikers passengers wanderers riders Approximately ________ native species are in danger primarily because of nonindigenous species. half of our one third of our two thirds of our one eighth of our ________ plant species can reach the point where they dominate an area. Invasive Noninvasive All none of the answers listed ________ is changing the structure of most wetlands where it is now found. Loosestrife Swamp plants Jimson Milkweed plants It is estimated that nationwide attempts to control aquatic weeds cost 100 more than $________ million each year. 50 75 125 The accidental introduction of the ________ to the U.S. territory of Guam has been devastating to the islands native wildlife. brown tree snake coral snake rattlesnake garden snake There are approximately ________ species of introduced birds in the United States. 100 50 75 125 Two of the worst nonindigenous pest birds are the ________ and the ________. common pigeon; house sparrow dove; house sparrow common pigeon; flamingo woodpeckers; house sparrow It is estimated that the cost of damage and of attempts to control the 1 billion common pigeon exceeds $________ per year. 1 million 2 billion 2 million It is estimated that introduced rodents, mainly ________ and ________ cost U.S. consumers $19 billion each year. mice; hamsters guinea pigs; rats muskrats; gerbils The ________ was introduced in the 1940s to replace the beaver as a South American nutria African Mole rat fur-bearer. Mexican ground squirrel Mongolian Vole When we think of introduced species, we do not often think of ________, ________, cattle, horses, burros, sheep, pigs, or goats. cats; guinea pigs dogs; hamsters mice; rats cats; dogs gerbils; hamsters There are an estimated ________ million feral cats in America. 30 40 50 20 Feral and pet cats combined have the potential to kill ________ million birds each year. 450 475 500 425 Wild dogs are becoming a problem in several states, including ________ and ________. Texas; Florida Louisiana; Alabama Arizona; California Mississippi; Arizona More than ________ million people are bitten each year by feral and pet dogs. 4 5 6 7 The fallow deer is native to the Mediterranean region of ________ and Europe. Asia Minor Syria Greece Egypt Fallow deer are the most widely introduced of the world's deer, now living on all ________ continents. inhabited vacated colonized seven The ________ or Barbary sheep is a relatively large sheep native to the aoudad; North Africa dry, mountainous areas of ________. aoudad; South Africa Black sheep; North Africa Lithuanian; India Aoudads were first introduced into the wild in New Mexico in ________. 1960 1970 1940 Purebred Russian wild boars were introduced into the United States in 1800s the late ________. 1900s 1700s 2000s Feral hogs are now found in some ________ states. 29 39 9 Three states with large populations of feral hogs are ________, Texas, California; Florida and ________. Arizona; Alabama New Mexico; Georgia California; Arkansas Hogs are ________, eating everything from snakes to grass. omnivores herbivores carnivores none of the answers listed All quail are ________ birds, enjoying the company of others of their species. gregarious introverted unfriendly Unsociable 1950 19 All species of quail are strong ________, usually preferring to run to escape danger. runners flyers walkers scooters Quail are also relatively ________ flyers, although only for short distances. strong weak feeble mild Which of the following are major predators of young and adult birds? all of the answers listed bobcats foxes coyotes Which of the following are the most common nest predators of quail? all of the answers listed raccoons opossums skunks As much as ________ to ________ of a given population may succumb 70; 80 to disease, cold, starvation, and predators each year. 60; 70 50; 60 80; 90 ________ are the only quail native to the eastern United States. Bobwhite quail Scaled quail California quail Gambel's quail A common nickname for the scaled quail is ________. cottontop cottontail cottonbottom none of the answers listed ________ quail have a distinctive head plume that curves forward. California Bobwhite Scaled Gambel's ________ quail also have a head plume and are the largest quail in North America. Mountain California Bobwhite Scaled ________ quail are found primarily in the deserts of the Southwest. Gambel's Mountain California Scaled ________ are a large family of birds that includes prairie chickens and Grouse ptarmigans. Emberizidae Laridae Gardensafari The ________ is a medium-size grouse of the forests and woodlands. ruffed grouse sharptail grouse prairie chicken sage grouse The ________ grouse is a large bird, closely related to the prairie chicken. sharptail ruffed sage blue ________ require native prairie grasslands. Prairie chickens Ruffed grouse Sharptail grouse Prairie chicken The ________ is the largest North American grouse. Sage grouse Ruffed grouse Spruce grouse Blue grouse Spruce grouse are found throughout the northern ________ and ________ forests. spruce; pine continent; pine spruce; tropical continent; rain Which of the following are species of introduced (nonnative) game birds found in North America? all of the answers listed Chukar Gray Partridge Pheasant Which of the following are major varieties of wild turkeys found in the all of the answers United States? listed eastern turkey Merriam's turkey Rio Grande turkey Turkeys ________ in trees and generally feed on the ground. roost hide drink none of the answers listed All turkeys tend to live near permanent ________ sources. water food roosting none of the answers listed Except during the nesting season, turkeys are social birds and are usually found ________. in flocks in spreads individually in armies Which of the following are species of migratory upland game birds? all of the answers listed Mourning dove Snipe Woodcock ________ are far and away our most common dove. Mourning dove Snipe Woodcock none of the answers Due to their feeding habits, ________ need soft, moist ground. snipe woodcocks mourning doves none of the answers It is estimated that 75 percent of the woodcock's diet is ________. earthworms slugs sow bugs ants The two major groups of ducks found in ________ are puddle ducks and diver ducks. North America South America Europe South Africa ________ ducks leap straight up from the surface of water when taking flight. Puddle Diver All none of the answers listed Diving species of ducks feed almost exclusively in the water, whereas puddle duck species often feed on ________. land marshes swamps water too Duck ________ are generally very well concealed. nests legs tails young The ________ are a cavity-nesting species, with the hen using an artificial nesting box or a natural tree cavity. wood duck mandarin duck dabbling sea duck Which of the following are common nest predators of waterfowl? all of the answers listed raccoons skunks foxes Which of the following are aquatic predators of ducklings? all of the answers listed turtles large fish largemouth bass The ________ is our most common wild duck. mallard pintail American widgeon gadwall Pintail drakes have a long, pointed ________, from which the species got its name. tail beak foot none of the answers listed Which of the following are common species of puddle ducks? all of the answers listed mallard pintail American widgeon Which of the following are common species of diver ducks? all of the answers listed redhead canvasback ring-necked Both male and female ________ look alike, unlike ducks. geese swans cranes none of the answers Most ________ nest above the tree line on the arctic tundra of Alaska geese and Canada. ducks swans cranes The ________ is the main four-legged predator of most goose nests. arctic fox polar bear grizzly bear red fox The young of both ducks and geese grow rapidly on a diet consisting primarily of ________. insects waste grain fish none of the answers listed Our most common saltwater or sea goose is the ________. Brant Greater White-Front Goose Snow Goose Canada Goose The ________ crane is the only crane that can legally be hunted at this Sandhill time. Whooping Demoiselle Red-crowned The ________ is the most widespread of the swans in North America. Tundra swan Trumpeter swan Mute swan none of the answers listed Tundra swan Mute swan none of the answers listed Most geese and swans can be very aggressive, especially in defense of young or nest their ________. mate selves none of the answers listed The ________ is a large swan imported from Europe. Mute swan Trumpeter swan Tundra swan none of the answers ________ is a common bird from Maine to northern California. Northern mockingbird Meadowlark Yellow-Headed blackbird Red-winged blackbird There are two distinct species of ________, the eastern and the western. meadowlarks mockingbirds starlings grackles Most people are familiar with this member of the thrush family, known as the ________. American robin Northern mockingbird Yellow-Headed blackbird Red-winged blackbird A conspicuous, common blackbird, the ________ is often found in marshes and surrounding farmlands. yellow-headed blackbird red-winged blackbird common crow black-billed magpie Male red-winged blackbirds are coal black, with a bright ________ shoulder patch, edged in yellow. red yellow orange blue An introduced bird, 8 to 9 inches in length, the _________ was originally native to Europe. european starling common grackle common crow blue jay Grackles are common, highly ________ birds, often seen in parks, cities, and residential areas. gregarious introverted unfriendly unsociable ________ are jet black and 17 to 20 inches in length. Common crows Meadowlarks Mockingbirds Black-billed magpies A striking black and white bird, the ________ is unmistakable. magpie crow blackbird Mockingbird ________ are strikingly handsome birds found throughout much of the United States. Blue jays Common crows Meadowlarks Mockingbirds The male ________ is an unmistakable bright red, with a black mask around the face and throat. northern cardinal red-winged blackbird house sparrow common flicker The ________ is the largest of North American waterfowl. Trumpeter swan The ________ is the only bright blue bird commonly found in the eastern half of the United States. eastern bluebird blue jay The ________ was introduced from Europe in the 1800s and has spread throughout the United States. house sparrow common yellowthroat common flicker A secretive bird, the ________ is heard more often than seen, even though it is found virtually throughout the United States. common yellowthroat house sparrow red-winged blackbird common crow The ________ is the largest swallow found in the United States. purple martin common crow pileated woodpecker whippoorwill The ________ is our most common and widespread woodpecker. common flicker pileated woodpecker black-capped chickadee whippoorwill A large crested woodpecker, the ________ is 16 to 18 inches in length. pileated woodpecker common flicker black-capped chickadee whippoorwill The diminutive ________ is a very active and common bird that regularly visits feeders, particularly during the winter. black-capped chickadee whippoorwill pileated woodpecker common flicker A largely nocturnal bird, the ________ is fairly widespread and common. whippoorwill purple martin common yellowthroat common crow The ________ is the pigeon so common in our cities and agricultural areas. rock dove whippoorwill black-capped chickadee pileated woodpecker Eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, and vultures are ________ predators. avian ground avian and ground none of the answers listed Most birds have good hearing, but the ________ have excellent hearing. owl eagle osprey hawk Bald eagles feed heavily on ________ but also take waterfowl and small mammals on occasion. fish insects sparrows crows eastern northern southern Golden eagles are large, soaring birds, fairly common in the ________ western half of the United States. purple martin rock dove european starling The ________ is a large, fish-eating hawk that is widespread throughout the United States and the world. osprey red-tailed hawk northern goshawk swainson's hawk Ospreys feed almost exclusively on ________. fish insects sparrows crows The ________ is the most common large hawk in North America. red-tailed hawk osprey northern goshawk swainson's hawk The goshawk is the largest North American ________. accipiter urotriorchis micronisus megatriorchis The ________ hawk is a crow-size hawk commonly found in the western half of the United States. swainson's hawk northern goshawk red-tailed hawk osprey The ________ is the only member of the harrier group of hawks found northern harrier in North America. swainson's hawk northern goshawk osprey A medium-size falcon, averaging 19 inches in length, the ________ is widespread and quite common in the western United States. northern goshawk osprey american kestrel The ____ is a medium-size, widespread hawk, about the size of a crow. cooper's hawk northern goshawk osprey northern harrier The ___ is the smallest member of the accipiter clan in North America. sharp-shinned hawk northern harrier red-tailed hawk osprey The ________ is often called a sparrow hawk. american kestrel sharp-shinned hawk northern harrier osprey ________ are a large group of predatory birds that hunt largely at night or at dusk and dawn. Owls Hawks Falcons Vultures The ________ is one of the largest owls in North America. great horned owl barred owl barn owl burrowing owl ________ owls are vocal compared to other owls, and their "hoot" is often heard from late afternoon to early morning. Barred Great horned Barn Burrowing ________ are distinctive-looking owls, with a heart-shaped, whitish face, encircled by brown. Barn owls Great horned owls Burrowing owls Barred owls new barns; walls silos; attics old barns; silos prairie falcon Barn owls acquired their name from their tendency to build their nests old barns; attics in ________ and ________. Although known as the ________ owl, these owls more often use abandoned prairie dog or ground squirrel burrows. burrowing barn barred great horned Two species of vultures are found in the United States, the ________ and the ________. turkey; black turkey; white gray; black black; white Both the turkey and the black vultures are ________ eaters. carrion developing flourishing germinating Reptile blood is not actually cold, therefore, _______ is a more appropriate term than coldblooded. ectothermic endothermic ectothermic and endothermic none of the answers listed During cold weather most reptiles are forced to ________ and seek shelter from cold weather. hibernate stay awake take a nap grow There are fewer than ________ species of reptiles found north of Mexico. 300 200 100 400 Turtles, lizards, snakes, and ________ are all reptiles. alligators crocodiles boa constrictors none of the answers listed Most reptiles reproduce by ________. laying eggs giving birth none of the answers Perhaps the most readily identifiable reptile in North America is the ________. alligator crocodile turtle lizard Alligators are ________, surviving on a diet consisting largely of meat. carnivores herbivores omnivores none of the answers A turtle's shell is typically divided into two parts, the carapace and the plastron ________. middle center inside Each turtle has four well-developed ________, unlike some other reptiles. limbs eyes ears feet Identification of individual species of ________ can be very difficult, particularly among the aquatic species. turtles alligators crocodiles lizards painted turtle musk turtle map turtle The common ________ is a large turtle, common throughout much of snapping turtle the South and Southeast. The ________ is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. alligator snapping turtle common snapping turtle painted turtle river cooter Painted turtles, as one might guess from the name, are well marked and ________. colorful dull drab plain Many species of ________ turtles are found in the southeastern United States. map turtles painted turtle musk turtles snapping turtles The ________ may be the most familiar turtle in America. slider map turtle musk turtle painted turtle There are several species of spiny and smooth ________ turtles. soft-shell common mud box common musk Soft-shell turtles are highly ________, leaving their watery homes only aquatic to nest and to bask in the sun. endangered natatory pelagic The ________ is a true terrestrial, land-dwelling tortoise. gopher tortoise box turtle soft-shell turtle common mud turtle ________ are the largest single group of reptiles. Lizards Turtles Alligators Crocodiles ________ lizards prefer semiarid, rocky habitat and are most often found there. Collard Glass All none of the answers listed The ________ is commonly known as a chameleon, although it is not a green anole true chameleon. fence lizard lesser earless lizard glass lizard There are several species of ________ lizards, one or more of which can be found across much of America. fence lesser earless glass green anole ________ earned their name because of their often blinding speed. Racerunners Skinks Lesser Earless lizards Fence lizards The ________ is the only poisonous lizard in the United States. gila monster horned lizard skink racerunner In North America, snakes with movable, hypodermic-type fangs are known as ________. pit vipers pythons boas none of the answers listed There are no ________ snakes. They all survive strictly on animal matter. vegetarian herbivorous vegan none of the answers listed Like reptiles, amphibians are "cold-blooded," or ________. ectothermic endothermic ectothermic and endothermic none of the answers listed Amphibians are one of our most abundant classes of ________. vertebrates invertebrates reptiles birds Unlike reptiles, amphibians have ________ skin. moist dry arid dehydrated There are about ________ known species of amphibians worldwide. 2,500 3,500 4,500 1,500 Amphibians breathe through the use of _______, lungs, through their gills skin, or by a combination of these methods. mouths jowls ears Amphibians rarely drink. They normally ________ water through their absorb; skin ________. take in; mouths emit; skin swallow; mouths Of the adult amphibians, only ________ usually have tails. salamanders frogs toads none of the answers listed Toads tend to hop, whereas frogs ________. leap plunge hop too stay Frogs are usually more ________ than toads. aquatic endangered natatory pelagic Which of the following factors affect the color of toads and frogs? all of the answers listed temperature humidity environment Female frogs and toads are usually ________ than the males. larger smaller the same size as none of the answers listed Toads are noted for ________, especially in loose soils. burrowing covering filling hiding All toads and frogs have very good ________. hearing eye sight sense of smell sense of taste Most frogs and toads are ________, but some are diurnal. nocturnal day amphibians carnivorous none of the answers listed Toads and frogs make vocalizations with the use of a ________. vocal sac vocal chord vocal bag none of the answers listed ________ calls are often given in chorus by the males and may be heard for miles. Mating Distress Territorial Release Other than mating, which of the following uses do frogs and toads use all of the answers calls? listed territorial calls distress calls release calls Which of the following is a good spot to find frogs? marshes ponds lakes Toads are generally more ________ than frogs and can often be found terrestrial; standing some distance from ________. water terrestrial; moving water cosmic; standing water cosmic; moving water Most tadpoles are ________. vegetarian herbivorous vegan none of the answers listed Adult frogs and toads are ________ and feed mostly on ________. carnivorous; insects and other invertebrates herbivorous; insects and other invertebrates omnivorous; insects none of the answers listed ________ is vital to all life forms on Earth. Water Food Clean air none of the answers Ninety-seven percent of the water found on Earth is found in the ________. oceans lakes rivers streams Fresh water makes up about ________ percent of the water on Earth, 3; one-third and of this amount more than ________ is frozen in the polar icecaps. 3; two-thirds 3; one-half 2; one-eighth Which of the following is a major user of freshwater? all of the answers industry agriculture domestic users It is estimated that each American uses about ________ gallons of water each day. 150 250 350 100 It is estimated that ________ in the United States uses about 2.5 billion gallons of water each day. industry agriculture domestic users hydroelectric plants Water is also vital to hundreds of species of ________ and wildlife. fish amphibians toads snakes It has been estimated that the average wetland supports more than ________ species of small game mammals. 20 30 40 50 all of the answers dam rivers and streams drain marshes and swamps pollute fresh water with sewage, industrial waste, pesticides, and petroleum products Which of the following is a common pollutant of freshwater habitats? all of the answers listed dumping of chemicals, polluted waste water, and raw sewage into many of the nation's waterways pesticides and herbicides that farmers use to produce our abundant and cheap food supply wash into streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals used on millions of lawns Pollution of our water had become so bad by the early 1970s that the Potomac historically important ________ River was a cesspool. Shenandoah Stony Savage The first legislation to protect our water, ________, was passed in 1972. The Water Pollution Control Act The Freshwater Pollution Control Legislation The Water Pollution Subordination Act The Water Pollution Release Legislation In 1985 a new bill, known as the ________, was passed to protect fresh water. Clean Water Act Clean Water Legislation Polluted Water Act Polluted Water Legislation Which of the following is now being done to help reduce pollution in fresh water? all of the answers listed Untreated chemicals are no longer dumpedstraight into the nearest river Wastewater left over Cities no longer dump from the production of untreated, raw sewage paper and steel is now into streams and rivers treated before returning to its source The pesticide ________ could still be found in some fish in the 1980s, even though it has been banned in ________. DDT; 1972 DDT; 1982 DDT; 1962 DDT; 1992 It is estimated that the CRP reduced pesticide use by ________ million 60 pounds per year. 50 40 30 Which of the following is a type of freshwater habitat? lake river reservoir Which of the following is a way in which we alter wetland habitat? all of the answers listed all of the answers Which of the following is a way we destroy or damage freshwater habitats? all of the answers listed dam a stream or river degrade and destroy stream and river habitats by developing their banks bulldoze vegetation along a waterway to make way for a road or subdivision Aquatic plants provide essential ________ to freshwater habitats as a oxygen by-product of the photosynthesis process. carbon dioxide helium magnesium Healthy aquatic habitats contain a balance of many different ________. life forms plants fish waterfowl Including the saltwater fishes, there are more than ________ species of fish in the world. 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 More than 350 species of ________ are found in the United States. freshwater fishes saltwater fishes lizards frogs The ________ are the largest group of freshwater fishes found in North America. minnows golden shiners goldfish fathead minnow ________ were originally native to Asia but have been widely introduced in the United States. Goldfish Minnows Golden shiners Fathead minnows The ________ minnow is a favorite bait of anglers and is widely used for fish propagation. fathead golden shiner carp gizzard shad Originally introduced from Europe, ________ can now be found from carp Nova Scotia to southern Manitoba and southward throughout much of the United States. goldfish longnose gars gizzard shads The ________ is our most common and widespread shad. carp alligator gar golden shiner The ________ is the only gar with a snout twice the length of tis head longnose gar found in the United States. alligator gar gizzard shad carp The ________ is our largest gar, with a rod-and-reel record of 279 pounds. alligator gar longnose gar gizzard shad carp Economically, the ________ are very important fishes. salmon trout pike catfish gizzard shad Our largest freshwater trout, the ________, has a rod-and-reel record lake trout of over 60 pounds. rainbow trout brown trout cutthroat trout The rainbow trout prefers switft, ________ water, with adequate vegetative cover. clear cloudy muddy none of the answers listed The ________ trout prefers slower waters than the rainbow, but otherwise its habitat preference is very similar. brown lake cutthroat brook Catfish are largely bottom feeders and appear to be ________ in their omnivorous feeding habits. herbivorous carnivorous none of the answers listed ________ catfish prefer larger bodies of water, such as reservoirs and Channel large rivers. Blue Flathead none of the answers listed Smallmouth bass prefer rocky, ________ and rivers and may reach 10 clear lakes pounds or more. cloudy lakes muddy lakes none of the answers listed Trophy ________ are one of our most sought-after fish. largemouth bass smallmouth bass redear sunfish rainbow trout The ________ is a widespread sunfish, ranging over most of the eastern half of the United States. bluegill sunfish redear sunfish longear sunfish black crappie ________ prefer still, quiet, clear waters, with sand or mud bottoms and abundant submerged vegetation. Black crappie White crappie Walleye White bass The ________ is our only large perch, reaching 3 feet and 20 pounds. walleye white bass black crappie redear sunfish The ________ is actually a saltwater species that has been widely introduced in larger impoundments and reservoirs. striped bass largemouth bass smallmouth bass White bass The estimated revenue generated by the environmental services industry in the United States is in excess of ________ billion. $100 $200 $300 $400 In the conservation and environmental fields one factor that must be considered is whether you want to work ________or ________. indoors; outdoors both indoors; outdoors none of the answers listed Careers in the conservation and environmental field are extremely___. varied similar alike none of the answers Wildlife biologists are directly involved with the study of wildlife and their ________. habitat eating habits drinking habits personalities ________ usually spend a good portion of their time outdoors - hiking, Wildlife biologists climbing, and walking and observing and handling wildlife. Conservation officers Outdoor recreation specialists Computer specialists and technicians Those responsible for enforcing wildlife and conservation laws are often called ________. game wardens or conservation officers wildlife biologists outdoor recreation specialists computer specialists and technicians Conservation officers should enjoy working with ________ and wildlife. people their families their spouses none of the answers listed Outdoor ________ are the people who often greet us when we enter a state or national wildlife refuge or monument. recreation specialists conservation officers computer specialists game wardens Outdoor recreation specialists plan nature walks, ________, and tours educational programs boating events for a wide variety of facilities. water-skiing events none of the answers listed ________ specialists are vital support personnel for many wildlife agencies. Computer Outdoor recreation Conservation Wildlife Most jobs in the past have been with ________ and federal agencies. state city country national More and more opportunities will become available with ________. private industry public industry non-profit agencies none of the answers Forest wildlife generally survive best in forests that are ________. of mixed-age trees of even-age trees deciduous evergreen The most important wildlife management area is the ________. wetlands farm streams forest When two species of wildlife live together for the benefit of both, the mutualism relationship is called ________ competition predation commensalism The raising and selling of wildlife for hunting is an example of what type of relationship between humans and wildlife? biological excess recreational social none of the answers listed forests wetlands commercial Rabbits, quails, pheasants, doves, and deer are wildlife often targeted farm areas for management in ________. Management of deer is a concern of ________ wildlife managers. forest all of the answers farm wetlands Wetlands should be made up of about ________ shallow, standing water for optimum wildlife use. one-third one-fourth two-thirds one-half The branch of biology that deals with animal life is ________. Zoology Limnology Botany Silviculture Which of the following animal classifications is not one of the key taxonomy headings used by taxonomists to describe an animal? Vertebrate Class Order Family An animal that has canine teeth is most likely to eat a diet of ________. meat grasses and herbs worms and grubs insects A ruminant animal is most likely to eat a diet of ________. grasses and herbs worms and grubs meat insects Identify the term that does not apply to a description of the process of Haploid mitosis. Anaphase Prophase Chromatid Chromosones are pulled to the center of the cell by spindles during which step of mitosis? Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Prophase Gametes are formed during the process of ________. Meiosis Interphase Fertilization Mitosis A zygote is a ________. Diploid cell Female gamete Male gamete Haploid cell Reproduction in mammals involves which of the following processes? Giving birth to live young Laying fertilized eggs Producing eggs that Laying eggs that are that hatch outside the hatch inside the body fertilized outside the of the female just prior body of the female body of the female to birth Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mammal? young are produced from eggs they are protected by a coat of hair they are warmblooded young are nourished with milk In the food chain, gnawing mammals are generally considered to be ________. primary consumers nocturnal producers secondary consumers Which of the following gnawing mammals is considered to be a true rodent? the rat the pika the rabbit the hare Which of the following animals is considered to be the smallest of the the mouse rodents? the vole the lemming the porcupine Which of the following is a ground squirrel? the chipmunk the chickaree the fox squirrel the gray squirrel Which of the following animals is also known as the "rockchuck?" the yellow-bellied marmot the woodchuck the hoary marmot the black-tailed prairie dog Which of the gnawing mammals is equipped with a second set of incisor teeth behind the front set? the rabbit the prairie dog the rat the squirrel jackrabbit and coyote populations rise and How is the population cycle of jackrabbits related to the population of fall at the same time coyotes? when jackrabbit populations are high, coyote populations are low low jackrabbit populations correspond to high coyote populations coyote populations follow the same pattern of jackrabbit populations, but the coyote population cycle is delayed behind that of the jackrabbit. The preferred food of the porcupine is ________. tree bark seeds berries flesh The hoof of a cloven-hoofed animal is ________. divided into two hooves a single hoof divided into four toes divided into three toes Wild animals that are ruminants eat diets consisting mostly of ________. roughage meat crustaceans seeds Which of the following animals is not a member of the deer family? pronghorn key deer elk moose A mature female pronghorn is called a ________. doe cow sow ewe A newborn baby deer is called a _______. fawn cub lamb calf A male moose is called a ________. bull ram buck stag In which species in the deer family do both males and females have antlers? caribou moose elk deer Which species of ungulate once roamed the plains in large herds before nearly becoming extinct due to over-hunting? bison musk ox pronghorn mule deer Which species of ungulate occupies a range that is restricted to the arctic tundra region of North America? musk ox bison moose elk In which family of ungulates are the adult males called rams and females called ewes? wild sheep deer mountain goats musk ox The adult male of which family of ungulates is called a billy? mountain goats deer musk ox wild sheep Which of the following ungulates is not a ruminant? peccary musk ox pronghorn deer Which of the North American ungulates is not a native species? wild burro peccary wild sheep deer The preferred prey of the Canada lynx is ________. hares deer squirrels lemmings Which member of the cat family is widely distributed through most of bobcat the United States and Mexico? Canada lynx ocelot puma Which member of the cat family preys most heavily upon deer? puma ocelot margay bobcat Which of the following members of the cat family is not classified as an endangered species? mountain lion jaguarundi margay ocelot Which of the following foxes is distributed only in the northern tundra arctic fox region of North America? red fox kit fox gray fox The correct term for a male fox is ________. bitch lobo vixen Which of the following members of the dog family has adapted best to coyote living near humans? red wolf gray wolf arctic fox Which of the bears is most widely distributed in North America? American black bear Alaskan brown bear grizzly bear Polar bear Which of the North American bears is the largest? Polar bear Alaskan brown bear American black bear grizzly bear dog Which member of the weasel family depends upon prairie dogs as its principle source of food? black-footed ferret short-tailed weasel mink fisher Which member of the weasel family prefers to live and hunt in forested areas? marten striped skunk wolverine black-footed ferret Which member of the weasel family is equipped with long digging badger claws that are used to construct its burros and to dig up small rodents that live in underground burrows? striped skunk fisher wolverine Which of these animals is the only American marsupial? raccoon kangaroo wombat A young marsupial animal lives and finds nourishment during its early marsupium life inside the mother's ________. placenta incubator uterus The prehensile tail of the opossum is adapted for _______. grasping branches swimming carrying their young fighting A nocturnal animal ________. is active at night eats only insects has a high metabolism migrates rate The mammal with the highest known metabolism rate is a ________. shrew mole martin pine mouse A mammal that lives mostly underground and that eats worms, insects, and grubs is the ________. mole shrew squirrel weasel A shrew is classified as a/an _________. insectivore predator omnivore herbivore A bat is classified as a _________. mammal marsupial ungulate rodent The bats are able to navigate during flight using which of the senses? hearing smell touch sight The hard outer covering on the body of the armadillo is called a/an ________. carapace shell exoskeleton hide Which of the following terms does not apply to birds? viviparous oviparous aves incubation A scientist who specializes in the science of birds is called a/an ________. ornithologist botanist taxonomist marine biologist opossum A viviparous animal reproduces by ________. giving birth to live young Nearly all waterfowl are birds that ________. migrate between are viviparous northern and southern ranges nest in trees are known as birds of prey Ducks known as surface feeders eat foods such as ________. seeds shellfish mollusks underwater plants Which of the following is a diving duck that eats mostly fish and aquatic insects? merganser mallard teal common eider A colorful woodland duck that often nests in trees is the ________. wood duck mallard mud hen northern shoveler The correct term for a baby swan is ________. cygnet gosling chick duckling Which of the following water birds are vegetarians? geese northern shovelers merganser ducks diving ducks Which of the following waterfowl is the largest in size? swan snipe goose duck Birds that nest on the ground and that are heavy bodied are classed as gallinaceous ________. polygynous polygamous deciduous A mating habit in which a male mates with several females is called ________. polygynous gallinaceous polygamous monogamous A mating habit in which pair bonding does not occur and both males and females may have more than one mate is called ________. polygamous monogamous polygynous gallinaceous The gallinaceous bird that forms coveys and is adorned with a plume on its head is the ________. California quail Ring-necked pheasant Bobwhite quail Males of this gallinaceous species help incubate the eggs and raise the Bobwhite quail chicks. laying eggs that hatch producing eggs that hatch inside the body outside the body prior to birth California quail incubating eggs in a nest of sand and vegetation Hungarian partridge Ring-necked pheasant Chukar partridge An example of a polygynous bird is the ________. Ring-necked pheasant Bobwhite quail Mourning dove Band-tailed pigeon This species of game bird is native to North America. Bobwhite quail Pheasant Hungarian partridge Chukar partridge The largest species of gallinaceous game bird is the ________. turkey quail partridge grouse Which of the following birds is not considered to be a raptor? owl seagull kite osprey The golden eagle, kite, and osprey are all known as ________. hawk-like birds falcons vultures typical owls Which of the following birds is diurnal? osprey screech owl great horned owl barn owl Which of the following birds is nocturnal? Great gray owl Cooper's hawk California condor Peregrine falcon The national bird of the United States of America is ________. bald eagle peregrine falcon golden eagle osprey A mating habit in which a female mates with more than one male is called ________. polyandry ornithology polygamy monogamy The nest of a raptor is called a/an ________. aerie clutch biome stoop Which of the following raptors lives and nests in colonies? marsh hawk golden eagle red-tailed hawk northern harrier A woodland hawk is classified as a/an _________. accipiter vulture kite falcon The largest North American owl is the ________. Great gray owl burrowing owl great horned owl northern spotted owl The arrangement of the feathers in the facial disk of an owl affects which of its senses? hearing sight touch smell The correct term for the regurgitated remains of an owl's meal, consisting of hair and bones is _________. pellet stoop cud aerie The main purpose of the calls of songbirds is to _______. define the boundaries entertain humans and inform other birds of a call their offspring of their territories other creatures source of food together Which of the following birds is not a native to North America? house sparrow finch grosbeak bunting Which of the following is the world's largest bird family? fringillidae mimidae traupidae turdidae Birds that live together in flocks are described as ________. gregarious birds family birds parasitic birds territorial birds Among the perching birds, the male of the species _________. is more brightly colored does not help rear its offspring brings food to the nesting female is always monogamous Which of the following birds gathers aquatic insects from beneath the dipper surface of the water for its food? wren cardinal shrike Which of the following birds impales its prey on thorns to store it for a shrike later meal? wren cardinal dipper Which of the following bird families mimics the calls of other birds? mimidae fringillidae traupidae turdidae Birds that mate with numerous members of the opposite sex are described as being ________. promiscuous parasitic monogamous gregarious birds Which of the following birds is often described as the most intelligent? crow grackle starling oriole Which of the following birds depends on nectar as a source of food? hummingbird cuckoo jay magpie The American bittern belongs to which class of birds? long-legged wading birds upright perching waterbirds sandpiper-like birds gull-like birds Which of the following birds is not considered to be a heron? brandt's cormorant flamingo great egret sandhill crane Which of the following fish-eating birds obtains the majority of its food from the ocean? tufted puffin snowy egret great blue heron common loon A gull-like bird that migrates to Antarctic habitats during the arctic winter season is the ________. arctic tern snowy egret tufted puffin California gull Which of the following birds is not an upright perching waterbird? whooping crane brandt's cormorant cassin's auklet tufted puffin phalarope torpid terrestrial Which term describes newly hatched birds that are covered with precocial down and become active immediately after birth, requiring no care in their nests? Which term describes a grouping of birds in which females are brightly phalarope colored and males are drab in color? torpid precocial terrestrial Which of the following birds is known as a nightjar? plover swift partridge Which of the following birds does not depend on flying insects as their bittern main source of food? whip-poor-will swallow swift Which term describes a land-based organism? terrestrial phalarope precocial torpid Which of the following birds is not classed as a tree-clinging bird? white-throated swift brown creeper common flicker red-breasted nuthatch A term that describes an animal that depends on the surrounding environment for body heat is ________. ectotherm metamorphosis endotherm elapid A term describing an ectotherm with a moist skin, no visible scales, and no claws on its toes is a/an ________. amphibians plastron tympanum reptile Which of the following is not a characteristic of a reptile? smooth, moist skin ectotherm oviparous claws Which of the following animals goes through a larval stage during its life cycle? toad reptile turtle snake A live embryo located inside an amniote egg obtains nourishment from which of the following? yolk albumen chorion amnion Which of the following structures differ most from those of birds in the eggs of reptiles? shell yolk sac albumen amnion Which of the following characteristics describes the appearance of a crocodile? bottom teeth are visible few teeth are visible round, broad snout bottom teeth are not visible Which of the following North American lizards is poisonous? Gila monster Texas horned lizard Skink Green anole An example of a poisonous snake that is classified as an elapid is the ________. coral snake rattlesnake cottonmouth copperhead The process by which a reptile sheds its skin during molting is called ecdysis tympania amniosis neotenic whip-poor-will ________. A turtle that lives on land is classified as a ________. tortoise terrapin keel constrictor The lower shell of a turtle is the ________. plastron carapace keel tympanum A term for the land-based form of a newt is ________. eft salamander tadpole neotenic newt ________ is a species of alligator whose range extends from southern Caiman Mexico and southern Florida to South America. Crocodile Gharial none of the answers listed It is not against the law to culture ________ commercially. bullfrogs eels ornamental fish is old has been around for centuries none of the answers listed alligators Production of alligators in a controlled indoor environment ________. is new Which of the following is a member of the order Crocodilia? all of the answers listed alligators crocodiles caimans The American alligator can grow to ________ in length. 16 ft. or more 12 ft. or more 8 ft. or more 6 ft. or more The total worldwide population of crocodilians on farms if over ________. 1 million 2 million 1 billion 2 billion Which of the following is an alligator habitat? all of the answers marches swamps creeks Alligators require temperatures between ________ in commercial grow-out facilities. 85-91 degrees F 79-85 degrees F 73-79 degrees F 68-73 degrees F Artificial incubation, compared to wild nesting, improves hatching rates because of elimination of ________ and weather-related mortality. predation fluctuating water temperatures disease control and prevention all of the answers listed Many producers are rearing alligators from hatchlings to ________ in 14 months. 4 ft. 5 ft. 6 ft. 7 ft. fat; protein protein; carbohydrates fiber; protein In general, the alligator's natural diet is very high in ________ and low protein; fat in ________. Stress ________ poor water management may lead to brown spot disease in alligators. and/or and or none of the answers listed Alligators are harvested when they are ________ long. 4-6 ft. 3-4 ft. 6-7 ft. 7-8 ft. A learned behavior that improves the survival skills of an animal is called: adaptive behavior maladaptive behavior adaptive survival none of the answers listed A species that is not native to an environment and competes with native species for food and shelter is a/an ________ species. alien akin exotic remote ________ is a membrane found in a developing egg that is filled with blood vessels, through which respiration gases and wastes are exchanged. Allantois Amnion Yolk Amniote The innermost protective membrane in an egg that surround the embryo and contains the fluid in which the embryo is immersed is called the: amnion allantois yolk amniote An egg with an inner membrane and a porous shell that surrounds a developing embryo and its food supply is a/an ________ egg. amniote allantois amnion none of the answers listed A salty liquid in which a developing embryo of a bird, reptile or mammal is suspended as it matures is called: amniotic fluid amniote allantois yolk Paired, bony, branching horn-like structures found on male and some antler female members of the deer family is a/an: antenna avocet auklet A small penguin-like bird of the North Pacific coast that is capable of flight is known as a/an: auklet avocet avian amphibian ________ means of, relating to, or deriving from birds. Avian Amphibian Mammal none of the answers ________ is a large, long-legged shorebird whose long bill curves upwards. Avocet Heron Sandpiper Crane pup boar kid The young of various large animals such as the elk, moose, whale and calf bison is called a: The use of protective coloration that blends in with an animal's surroundings to help it avoid detection by enemies is known as: camouflage uncover beard deceit The tendency of an animal to eat other members of its own kind if known as: cannibalistic primitive sophisticate ogress ________ is the rotting flesh of a dead animal. Carrion Cadaver Carcass Corpse The flowering parts of some trees that are used as food by squirrels, grouse and other birds during the winter season is called: catkin ament growth none of the answers listed A protective membrane that grows out of the embryo, surrounding it and the other three membranes is called: chorion amnion allantois yolk A nest of eggs or a brood of chicks is called a: clutch aerie stoop biome A long-necked seabird that dives for fish from the ocean's surface, and cormorant pursues them underwater by swimming with both its wings and its feet is called a/an: auklet amphibian seagull A small flock of quail or partridges that are often members of the same family group is a: clutch aerie stoop An adult female of various large animals such as an elk, moose, whale, cow walrus, bison or musk ox is called a: doe sow ewe An organ located in the digestive tracts of birds and some other organisms where food is stored before it is digested is called the: gizzard intestine throat A ________ is a small, brown bird that is usually observed climbing up creeper tree trunks probing for insects with its long curved bill. white-throated swift red-breasted nuthatch common flicker The young of certain mammals such as the fox, bear, wolf and lion is called a: cub pup kitten kid A small portion of plant material from the rumen of an animal that is regurgitated, chewed thoroughly, and swallowed again is called: cud partially digested material cub cul covey crop A small, wren-like bird with a habit of bobbing up and down dipper continuously and eats aquatic insects that it catches by walking beneath the water on the bottoms of swiftly moving streams is called a: creeper swift flicker The tendency of an animal or bird to be active only during periods of daylight is known to be: nocturnal carnivorous none of the answers listed A cold-blooded animal that depends on the surround environment for ectotherm its body heat is known as a/an: endotherm ectotherm and endotherm none of the answers listed A poisonous snake with fangs that are permanently fixed in place is called a/an: elapid ectotherm metamorphosis endotherm A warm-blooded animal that obtains its body heat from the metabolism of its food is known as a/an: endotherm ectotherm elapid none of the answers listed A state in which an animal spends the hot summer in a dormant condition similar to hibernation is known as: estivation grazing mating bugling Animals that are found in a particular region or environment are: fauna crops flowers none of the answers listed ________ is a fertile, prolific or productive trait in an animal. Fecundity Fruitfulness Fertility none of the answers A ________ is a lizard belonging to either of two families in North America with suction pads on its feet and is capable of making loud mating calls. gecko reptile plastron tympanum A muscular organ in the digestive tracts of birds, reptiles and other organisms that use small rocks and pebbles to grind food into small particles is called the: gizzard shad crop none of the answers listed An environment in which a plant or animal lives is known as its: habitat home nest Aerie diurnal A/an ________ is a genus of hawks that are excellent hunters in heavy harrier vegetation such as tall grass or marsh reeds, and that nest in groups of several pairs instead of defending individual territories. goshawk baza buzzard An organism that possesses both male and female sex organs at the same time is called a/an: hermaphrodite androgynous cross-sexual none of the answers listed A scientist who specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians is a/an: herpetologist entomologist arbologist botanist To spend the cold winter season in a resting state, in which the body temperature is reduced, body processes slow down and nutrition is derived from stored body fat is to: hibernate stay awake take a nap Grow A learning process whereby young animals learn to mimic the imprinting behavior of a parent or trusted caregiver to establish a behavior pattern, such as recognition of and attraction to its own kind is called: cloning behavior analysis none of the answers listed A sensing organ located in the mouth of a snake that is used for smelling is called the: Smith's organ Miller's organ Jones' organ The largest predatory cat in North America with a range extending jaguar from Texas to Argentina and its prey consists mostly of deer, peccaries and domestic livestock is the: lion panther tiger A predatory cat that prefers dense undergrowth and ranges from the southwestern United States to South America is the: lion panther tiger A cloven-hoofed mammal, also known as a peccary, that is incorrectly javelina called a wild pig but belongs to a different family is the: pug pig none of the answers listed The ridge on the carapace of a turtle is a: keel tortoise terrapin constrictor An American falcon that is able to hover in a fixed position above the ground by flying into the wind is a/an: kestrel prairie falcon northern goshawk osprey Jacobson's organ jaguarundi One of several species of hawks with a forked tail and long, pointed wings that is found in warm climates is a: kite owl eagle osprey Small, comblike projections on the bills of some ducks that they use to lamellae strain small food particles out of the water is called: larva leptocephali lobe A small, arctic rodent that resembles a mouse or vole and that has a short tail and fur-covered feet is a: lemming porcupine hare squirrel A solitary diving bird with webbed feet and a sharp bill found in northern habitats that captures and feeds on fish is a: loon heron egret puffin Warm-blooded animals that have bony skeletons, protective hair coats and mammary glands that produce milk to nourish their offspring is a/an: mammal amphibian marsupial reptile A mammalian organ, which in the female gender, secretes milk is a/an: mammary gland mammary organ teet none of the answers listed A predatory cat that resembles the ocelot and ranges from the southern tip of Texas to South America is the: margay panther jaguar tiger An unusual order of mammals, such as the opossum in North America, marsupial this gives birth to offspring before they are fully developed and rears them in an external abdominal pouch… mammal rodent ungulate The external pouch of a female marsupial where the mammary glands marsupiam are located and the offspring are reared is called the: sling carrier none of the answers listed Any of several birds that are members of the swallow family and a predator belonging to the weasel family is the: dove jay bluebird ___ is a process in which an animal loses its old outer covering such as Molt feathers, skins, shells and so forth and replaces them with new ones. Smelt Smolt none of the answers listed A mating behavior in which a male and a female bond as a pair and mate is: polygynous gallinaceous polygamous martin monogamous A foul smelling fluid that is secreted from specialized glands in some mammals, such as in the case of the weasel is called: musk nare plover scrape Nostrils or nasal passages of vertebrates are called: nares nostrils nose holes none of the answers listed A person who studies nature by observing plants and animals is a/an: naturalist observationist entomologist botanist A young immature bird that has not yet left the nest if called a/an: nestling chick birdie little chick A nocturnal bird with a harsh call and a large mouth lines with bristles nightjar that aid in capturing insects during flight is a: night owl crow sparrow A spotted predatory cat that ranges from Texas to South America is a/an: ocelot panther jaguar tiger The branch of zoology that deals with the study of birds is: ornithology oceanology taxonomy Botany A condition in which domestic or wild animals destroy the vegetational cover in an area by harvesting or trampling the plants beyond their ability to recover and occurs when the carrying capacity of the area is exceeded is known as: overgrazing undergrazing grazing overtrampling ________ means reproducing by laying eggs that develop and hatch outside the female's body. Oviparous Ovoviviparous Ovumparous none of the answers listed ________ means reproducing from eggs that remain inside the female Ovoviviparous until they have hatched. Oviparous Ovumparous none of the answers listed A mature female egg that is capable of developing into a new member ovum of the species after it has been fertilized is a/an: egg hatchling ova A bird that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds is known as a/an ________ bird. sharing abnormal greedy parasitic A small, short-eared rodent with two sets of upper incisor teeth that is pika found in the rocky uplands of western North America is a: rabbit hare rat A/an ________ is a vascular organ consisting of a fluid-filled sac that is placenta connected to the blood supply of the mother's uterus and encloses the babies of most mammals, protecting them from injury, eliminating wastes, and nourishing them inside the mother's body until they are born. uterus vascular tube ovary To take anything, especially wild game, by illegal methods is: poaching stealing taking as your own none of the answers A mating behavior in which a female mates with more than one male is called: polyandry polygynous pristine prolific The only remaining member of a family of mammals with hollow, two- pronghorn pronged horns and resembles an antelope and lives in the deserts or plains of western North American is a: Bighorn Sheep mountain lion panther A cold-blooded animals with scales, plates or shields on its body and claws on its feet. Most lay eggs with leathery shells. This defines a/an: reptile vertebrate invertebrate bird A bird or mammal that eats any kind of food it can find, including the carcasses of dead animals and garbage is a: scavenger scrape predator super hungry mammal Black and white birds with shrill voices that gather insects and store them for later meals is a: shrike crow penguin sparrow Any of several lizards that have shiny bodies, short legs, and smooth scales is a: skink gecko albino none of the answers listed A young pigeon or dove is called a: squab skink stoop tanager squab skink tanager A migratory bird resembling a swallow with long wings, a slightly swift forked tail and weak legs and feet that feeds on insects and remains in flight almost continuously except for the nesting season is a: Any of several turtles that live in freshwater habitats or saltwater marches is known as: terrapin terrestrial tortoise turtle A turtle that is adapted for living on land is a: tortoise terrapin terrestrial none of the answers A reptile with a toothless beak and a soft body inside a two-part shell, turtle into which it can withdraw its head, legs and tail is known as a: tortoise terrapin terrestrial A mammal with hooves is known as a/an: gulate vertebrate pig The soft skin containing blood vessels that nourishes and protects the velvet developing antlers of deer is called: ungulate torpedo squab An animal with a segmented backbone that surrounds the spinal cord vertebrate is known as a/an: invertebrate gulate ungulate A poisonous snake with hinged fangs in the front of its mouth that fold viper back out of the way when they are not in use is a: python boa constrictor A small mouse-like rodent with a stout body and short tail is called a: vole rat mouse guinea pig The red tissue on the face of a bird, such as a turkey, that swells with blood and takes on a bright red color during the mating display is called the: wattle gizzard crown wittle A fertilized egg is called a: zygote gamete cell yolk ungulate Wildlife CDE Study Guide Hamilton FFA This Guide Belongs To: __________________
