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Winter Animal Quiz

North American animals have numerous strategies for surviving the winter. Some
migrate to warmer climes, others head for a long winter's nap, and some stay where
they are and rely on fur, speed, fat, teeth, and claws to keep them safe, warm, and
well-fed. How much do you know about the winter behavior of North America's
animals? Test your Winter Wildlife Knowledge by taking our Quiz. We suggest
you write your Answers on paper, and then ~

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1. Which animal has the densest, warmest fur on earth?
A. Beaver
B. Sea Otter
C. Polar Bear
D. Mink
E. Muskox

2. How much weight might an adult Grizzly Bear gain before retiring for the
winter?
A. 50 pounds
B. 100 pounds
C. 200 pounds
D. 300 pounds
E. 400 pounds
F. All of the above

3. Which animal remains active all winter, and doesn't retire to a den
for a sustained period?
A. Eastern Chipmunk
B. White-tailed Prairie Dog
C. Red Squirrel
D. Black Bear
E. Polar Bear

4. Choose the animal species that does NOT regularly appear in a white-furred
form.
A. Eastern Gray Squirrel
B. Arctic Fox
C. Grizzly Bear
D. Least Weasel
E. Gray Wolf
F. Black Bear

5. Which of the following species will travel to a new area for the winter?
A. Manatee
B. Caribou
C. Bison
D. Snow Goose
E. Snowy Owl
F. All of the above

 6.Animals generally put on fat for two reasons: warmth and food
reserves. Which of the following species reaches the heaviest weight?
A. Grizzly Bear
B. Polar Bear
C. Northern Elephant Seal
D. Walrus

7. Match the predator (1-7) with the prey (a-g) that it commonly eats.