Mammals of the United States

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1. What is the largest member of the weasel famly in the U.S.? Wolverine Spotted skunk River otter Ermine

2. These unusual mammals always give birth to a set of identical quadruplets. Raccoons Opossums Armadillos Nutria

3. What is the largest member of the order Carnivora found in the mainland United States (excluding Alaska)? Black bear Polar bear Grizzly bear Mountain lion

4. This endangered mammal lives in prairie dog towns. Bobcat Black-footed ferret Grasshopper mouse Ringtail cat

5. What is the largest member of the deer family in the U.S.? Moose Mule deer Caribou Elk

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

7. This small member of the canid family is known for its tree-climbing ability. Kit fox Red fox Gray fox Swift fox

8. Which of the following animals is not really a rabbit, but is instead a hare? Cottontail rabbit Marsh rabbit Audubon's rabbit Jackrabbit

9. And how do you tell a rabbit from a hare, anyway? Rabbits have more incisors Baby hares are born with fur Hares live in colder climates Hares have shorter ears

10. This mammal's relatives include the coatimundi, cacomistle, and kinkajou. Raccoon Least weasel Striped skunk Coyote