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Wildlife management, as we know it today, has evolved during the past ________ years.
75-100 1-25 25-50 50-75
As early as 1694, Massachusetts declared a ________ on white-tailed deer as an early effort at wildlife management.
closed season open season ban none of the answers listed
The period from ________ saw the greatest abuse of wild animals in North America.
1700-1900 1500-1700 1300-1500 none of the answers listed
By 1776 every southeastern state except ________ had established a closed season on deer.
Georgia Alabama South Carolina Tennessee
From the very beginning in Jamestown, the English settlers had no intention of adapting to the ________.
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 here at all.
conservationists environmentalists pioneers none of the answers listed
The passage of the ________ in 1900 ended market hunting and the interstate shipment of wildlife and wildlife products, such as feathers,
Lacey Act Wildlife Enforcement Hunting Rule Lacey Enforcement
This president has been called the father of American conservation. Theodore Roosevelt William McKinley William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson
Yellowstone National Park, the nation's first and for many years only national park, was founded in ________.
1872 1876 1880 1868
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.
exploit respect defeat neglect
During the first 200 years of our nation, before ________ became well established, wildlife provided food and clothing for a growing nation.
agriculture the soil the animals none of the answers listed
Early English colonists, unlike the French to the north, had no intention of adapting to the ________.
environment habitat country conditions
Many species of wildlife were found in great numbers; it is estimated that there were ________ million plains bison and billions of _______.
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 _______ as a means of defeating Native Americans on the Great Plains.
buffalo 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 ________ birds each year.
45 million 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 Wildlife Service.
research analysis experimentation an expedition
Biologists must know the impact of ________, pesticides, heavy metals, and other pollutants have on fish and wildlife.
chemicals nets acid ammunition
Researchers study endangered species and their habitats; fish health, genetics, and nutrition; and migratory bird habitat, ________, and populations.
diseases 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
Money for conservation programs comes from federal ________ taxes on sporting arms, ammunition, and sport fishing tackle.
excise income property consumptive
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.
3000 2000 1000 4000
The U.S. Department of Agriculture administers the ________ , which has been very beneficial to wildlife.
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Natural Resources Division
Climate Conservation Program
Ground-dwelling species have benefited the most from the permanent vegetative cover established on the ________ million acres enrolled in the CRP.
30 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 may suffer from malnutrition.
food 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
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 their habitat, especially human-made ones.
changes 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 for their habitat.
Disease Congestion Lack of food none of the answers listed
Optimum wildlife populations cannot be achieved unless food, water, cover, and space are appropriately ________.
arranged scattered negotiated laid out
Each habitat element is of ________ importance. equal no some none of the answers
________ 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 acres of America's wetlands were drained.
11 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 forests in the lower Mississippi Valley. Today less than ______ million
6 5 4 3
acres remain.
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 over ________ million acres of wetlands during the past 50 years.
3 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 Restoration
Fish and Wildlife 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 and the number of ________ sold in them.
hunting licenses 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 to harvest.
licenses 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, meals, gas, clothing, and other ________.
equipment 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 game species.
nongame game domestic none of the answers listed
________ are some of the most intensely managed species in the world.
Waterfowl Bison Deer Elk
________, 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 administration of a wildlife population for the purpose of maintaining the forests
none of the answers listed
In reality wildlife management is seldom ________. simple complex difficult unclear
Which of the following major factors affect a wildlife population? all of the answers the ability to the quantity and weather factors such
listed reproduce itself quality of habitat 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
The ________ and ________ of an animal's habitat has a direct impact on its production.
quantity; quality scattering; inconvenience
allotment; attribute capacity; aspect
Which of the following are ways in which the food supply available to a species may be improved?
all of the answers listed
food plots supplemental feeders guzzlers
In areas with limited water supplies, ________ may be built to provide water for wildlife.
guzzlers troughs ponds man-made lakes
________ and ________ of habitat are factors over which humans can exert a great deal of control.
quantity; quality 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 overpopulation underpopulation extinction none of the answers
prevent species ________. 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 in a given year.
80 percent 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 were 100 years ago.
wildlife 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 ________ wildlife management program in the world.
complex 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 Migratory Bird Treaty Dingell-Johnson Act Roosevelt-Wilson Act Alexander Wilson Act
called for joint management of waterfowl and their habitats. 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 used if adequate natural nesting sites are unavailable.
nest boxes; human-made islands; nesting baskets
dens; human-made islands; nesting baskets
nest boxes; human-made 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, ________ can cause serious losses.
diseases 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 feeds exclusively on the apple snail.
everglade kite 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
40; 23; 130 30; 13; 100 20; 3; 75 10; 15; 50
native fish are listed as endangered.
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 nature.
Middle Ages 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 London Paris Bronx Philadelphia
Society.
________ 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; Aquarium Association
American Zoology; Aquarium Association
American Zoo; 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 (SCP)
species continuance 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 habitats.
adaptable 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 in the world.
pronghorn 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 humans.
Grizzly bears 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 to a moose.
carnivorous 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
Which of the following are the most common species of tree squirrels found in the United States?
all of the answers listed
red squirrel eastern gray squirrel eastern fox squirrel
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
There are an estimated ________ nonindigenous species in the United States.
50,000 60,000 70,000 40,0000
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 more than $________ million each year.
100 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 common pigeon exceeds $________ per year.
1 billion 1 million 2 billion 2 million
It is estimated that introduced rodents, mainly ________ and ________ cost U.S. consumers $19 billion each year.
mice; rats mice; hamsters guinea pigs; rats muskrats; gerbils
The ________ was introduced in the 1940s to replace the beaver as a fur-bearer.
South American nutria African Mole rat 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; dogs gerbils; hamsters cats; guinea pigs dogs; 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 dry, mountainous areas of ________.
aoudad; North Africa aoudad; South Africa Black sheep; North Africa
Lithuanian; India
Aoudads were first introduced into the wild in New Mexico in ________.
1950 1960 1970 1940
Purebred Russian wild boars were introduced into the United States in the late ________.
1800s 1900s 1700s 2000s
Feral hogs are now found in some ________ states. 19 29 39 9
Three states with large populations of feral hogs are ________, Texas, and ________.
California; Florida 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
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 to disease, cold, starvation, and predators each year.
70; 80 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 ptarmigans.
Grouse 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 United States?
all of the answers 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 and Canada.
geese 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 time.
Sandhill 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
The ________ is the largest of North American waterfowl. Trumpeter swan Tundra swan Mute swan none of the answers listed
Most geese and swans can be very aggressive, especially in defense of their ________.
young or nest 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 northern cardinal red-winged blackbird house sparrow common flicker
around the face and throat.
The ________ is the only bright blue bird commonly found in the eastern half of the United States.
eastern bluebird blue jay purple martin rock dove
The ________ was introduced from Europe in the 1800s and has spread throughout the United States.
house sparrow common yellowthroat common flicker european starling
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
Golden eagles are large, soaring birds, fairly common in the ________ half of the United States.
western eastern northern southern
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 in North America.
northern harrier 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.
prairie falcon 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
Barn owls acquired their name from their tendency to build their nests in ________ and ________.
old barns; attics new barns; walls silos; attics old barns; silos
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
The common ________ is a large turtle, common throughout much of the South and Southeast.
snapping turtle painted turtle musk turtle map turtle
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 to nest and to bask in the sun.
aquatic 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 true chameleon.
green anole 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 skin, or by a combination of these methods.
gills 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 calls?
all of the answers listed
territorial calls distress calls release calls
Which of the following is a good spot to find frogs? all of the answers marshes ponds lakes
Toads are generally more ________ than frogs and can often be found some distance from ________.
terrestrial; standing 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, and of this amount more than ________ is frozen in the polar icecaps.
3; one-third 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 20 30 40 50
________ species of small game mammals.
Which of the following is a way in which we alter wetland habitat? all of the answers listed
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 historically important ________ River was a cesspool.
Potomac 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 from the production of paper and steel is now treated before returning to its source
Cities no longer dump untreated, raw sewage into streams and rivers
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 pounds per year.
60 50 40 30
Which of the following is a type of freshwater habitat? all of the answers lake river reservoir
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 by-product of the photosynthesis process.
oxygen 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 Nova Scotia to southern Manitoba and southward throughout much of the United States.
carp goldfish longnose gars gizzard shads
The ________ is our most common and widespread shad. gizzard shad carp alligator gar golden shiner
The ________ is the only gar with a snout twice the length of tis head found in the United States.
longnose gar 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
Our largest freshwater trout, the ________, has a rod-and-reel record of over 60 pounds.
lake trout 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 feeding habits.
omnivorous herbivorous carnivorous none of the answers listed
________ catfish prefer larger bodies of water, such as reservoirs and large rivers.
Channel Blue Flathead none of the answers listed
Smallmouth bass prefer rocky, ________ and rivers and may reach 10 pounds or more.
clear lakes 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, climbing, and walking and observing and handling wildlife.
Wildlife biologists 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 for a wide variety of facilities.
educational programs boating events 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 relationship is called ________
mutualism competition predation commensalism
The raising and selling of wildlife for hunting is an example of what commercial biological excess recreational social
type of relationship between humans and wildlife?
Rabbits, quails, pheasants, doves, and deer are wildlife often targeted for management in ________.
farm areas none of the answers listed
forests wetlands
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 mitosis.
Haploid 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 that hatch outside the body of the female
Producing eggs that hatch inside the body of the female just prior to birth
Laying eggs that are fertilized outside the body of the female
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 warm-blooded
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 rodents?
the mouse 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
How is the population cycle of jackrabbits related to the population of coyotes?
jackrabbit and coyote populations rise and fall at the same time
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 the United States and Mexico?
bobcat 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 region of North America?
arctic fox red fox kit fox gray fox
The correct term for a male fox is ________. dog bitch lobo vixen
Which of the following members of the dog family has adapted best to living near humans?
coyote 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
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 claws that are used to construct its burros and to dig up small rodents that live in underground burrows?
badger striped skunk fisher wolverine
Which of these animals is the only American marsupial? opossum raccoon kangaroo wombat
A young marsupial animal lives and finds nourishment during its early life inside the mother's ________.
marsupium 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 rate
migrates
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
A viviparous animal reproduces by ________. giving birth to live young
laying eggs that hatch outside the body
producing eggs that hatch inside the body prior to birth
incubating eggs in a nest of sand and vegetation
Nearly all waterfowl are birds that ________. migrate between northern and southern ranges
are viviparous 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 Hungarian partridge
Males of this gallinaceous species help incubate the eggs and raise the chicks.
Bobwhite quail California quail 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 of their territories
entertain humans and other creatures
inform other birds of a source of food
call their offspring 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 surface of the water for its food?
dipper wren cardinal shrike
Which of the following birds impales its prey on thorns to store it for a later meal?
shrike 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
Which term describes newly hatched birds that are covered with down and become active immediately after birth, requiring no care in their nests?
precocial phalarope torpid terrestrial
Which term describes a grouping of birds in which females are brightly colored and males are drab in color?
phalarope torpid precocial terrestrial
Which of the following birds is known as a nightjar? whip-poor-will plover swift partridge
Which of the following birds does not depend on flying insects as their main source of food?
bittern 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
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 Mexico and southern Florida to South America.
Caiman Crocodile Gharial none of the answers listed
It is not against the law to culture ________ commercially. alligators bullfrogs eels ornamental fish
Production of alligators in a controlled indoor environment ________. is new is old has been around for centuries
none of the answers listed
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.
In general, the alligator's natural diet is very high in ________ and low in ________.
protein; fat fat; protein protein; carbohydrates fiber; protein
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 female members of the deer family is a/an:
antler 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
The young of various large animals such as the elk, moose, whale and bison is called a:
calf pup boar kid
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 pursues them underwater by swimming with both its wings and its feet is called a/an:
cormorant auklet amphibian seagull
A small flock of quail or partridges that are often members of the same family group is a:
covey clutch aerie stoop
An adult female of various large animals such as an elk, moose, whale, walrus, bison or musk ox is called a:
cow 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:
crop gizzard intestine throat
A ________ is a small, brown bird that is usually observed climbing up tree trunks probing for insects with its long curved bill.
creeper white-throated swift red-breasted nuthatch common flicker
The young of certain mammals such as the fox, bear, wolf and lion is cub pup kitten kid
called a:
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
A small, wren-like bird with a habit of bobbing up and down continuously and eats aquatic insects that it catches by walking beneath the water on the bottoms of swiftly moving streams is called a:
dipper creeper swift flicker
The tendency of an animal or bird to be active only during periods of daylight is known to be:
diurnal nocturnal carnivorous none of the answers listed
A cold-blooded animal that depends on the surround environment for its body heat is known as a/an:
ectotherm 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
A/an ________ is a genus of hawks that are excellent hunters in heavy vegetation such as tall grass or marsh reeds, and that nest in groups of several pairs instead of defending individual territories.
harrier 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 behavior of a parent or trusted caregiver to establish a behavior pattern, such as recognition of and attraction to its own kind is called:
imprinting 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:
Jacobson's organ Smith's organ Miller's organ Jones' organ
The largest predatory cat in North America with a range extending from Texas to Argentina and its prey consists mostly of deer, peccaries and domestic livestock is the:
jaguar lion panther tiger
A predatory cat that prefers dense undergrowth and ranges from the southwestern United States to South America is the:
jaguarundi lion panther tiger
A cloven-hoofed mammal, also known as a peccary, that is incorrectly javelina pug pig none of the answers
called a wild pig but belongs to a different family is the: 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
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 strain small food particles out of the water is called:
lamellae 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, this gives birth to offspring before they are fully developed and rears them in an external abdominal pouch…
marsupial mammal rodent ungulate
The external pouch of a female marsupial where the mammary glands are located and the offspring are reared is called the:
marsupiam 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:
martin dove jay bluebird
___ is a process in which an animal loses its old outer covering such as feathers, skins, shells and so forth and replaces them with new ones.
Molt Smelt Smolt none of the answers listed
A mating behavior in which a male and a female bond as a pair and mate is:
monogamous polygynous gallinaceous polygamous
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 that aid in capturing insects during flight is a:
nightjar 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 until they have hatched.
Ovoviviparous Oviparous Ovumparous none of the answers listed
A mature female egg that is capable of developing into a new member ovum egg hatchling ova
of the species after it has been fertilized is a/an:
A bird that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds is known as a/an ________ bird.
parasitic sharing abnormal greedy
A small, short-eared rodent with two sets of upper incisor teeth that is found in the rocky uplands of western North America is a:
pika rabbit hare rat
A/an ________ is a vascular organ consisting of a fluid-filled sac that is 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.
placenta 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-pronged horns and resembles an antelope and lives in the deserts or plains of western North American is a:
pronghorn 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
A migratory bird resembling a swallow with long wings, a slightly forked tail and weak legs and feet that feeds on insects and remains in flight almost continuously except for the nesting season is a:
swift squab skink tanager
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, into which it can withdraw its head, legs and tail is known as a:
turtle tortoise terrapin terrestrial
A mammal with hooves is known as a/an: ungulate gulate vertebrate pig
The soft skin containing blood vessels that nourishes and protects the developing antlers of deer is called:
velvet ungulate torpedo squab
An animal with a segmented backbone that surrounds the spinal cord is known as a/an:
vertebrate invertebrate gulate ungulate
A poisonous snake with hinged fangs in the front of its mouth that fold back out of the way when they are not in use is a:
viper 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
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