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What is the largest member of the weasel famly in the U.S.?

Wolverine. All of these animals are in the weasel family (Mustelidae), but the wolverine is largest.

These unusual mammals always give birth to a set of identical quadruplets.

Armadillos. This is unique among mammals.

What is the largest member of the order Carnivora found in the mainland United States (excluding Alaska)?

Grizzly bear. Grizzlies are members of the order Carnivora, even if they are omnivorous in diet.

This endangered mammal lives in prairie dog towns.

Black-footed ferret. The ferret obtains shelter in the burrows and eats the prairie dogs. Relentless slaughters of prairie dogs have wiped out much of its habitat.

What is the largest member of the deer family in the U.S.?

Moose. All of these animals are members of the deer family.

This rodent, also known as a coypu, is not native to the U.S., but colonized many areas after escaping from fur farms.

Nutria. It resembles a muskrat but isn't closely related. It came from South America.

This small member of the canid family is known for its tree-climbing ability.

Gray fox. Only the grey fox climbs trees.

Which of the following animals is not really a rabbit, but is instead a hare?

Jackrabbit. And the snowshoe rabbit is also really a hare.

And how do you tell a rabbit from a hare, anyway?

Baby hares are born with fur. The young of hares are fur-covered at birth, rabbit young are hairless. Rabbits burrow; hares do not. Hares have longer ears than rabbits.

This mammal's relatives include the coatimundi, cacomistle, and kinkajou.

Raccoon. All are members of the order Carnivora, family Procyonidae.