North American Mammals

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1. What is North America's only marsupial? Muskrat Porcupine Opossum Racoon

2. What is another name for a Woodchuck? Groundhog Pika Jackrabbit Ringtail

3. Which vicious member of the weasel family is also known as a Skunk-bear, Indian Devil, and a Glutton? Skunk Wolverine Badger Mink

4. This large mammal was once plentiful from the grasslands of the West to as far east as Georgia. Now they can mainly be seen in parks and wildlife refuges. Answer: (One Word)

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

6. To nurse, this sea mammal holds her calf against her breast with her flippers. Also thought by some to be the origin of the 'mermaid' legend? Dolphin Manatee Sea Lion Harbor Seal

7. This type of whale was immortalized by Herman Melville in 'Moby Dick'? Sperm Whale Humpbacked Whale Gray Whale Fin Whale

8. This rodent can often be seen hopping across a road at night, and can cover 6 feet in a single bound? Deer Mouse House Mouse Norway Rat Kangaroo Rat

9. These members of the dog family somewhat resemble German shepherds and have been known to mate with domestic dogs. Red Fox Coyote Arctic Fox Kit Fox

10. This mammal is also known as a puma, cougar, panther, painter, or catamount? Mountain Lion Lynx Bobcat Polecat