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. Armadillos Nutria Opossums Raccoons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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