Wildlife Trivia: Ultimate Questions! Quiz

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    The muskox is well adapted for life in the north. And they have to be - their home is covered with snow for eight months a year! Which of the following is a muskox adaptation?

    • Small, furry ears
    • Very short tail
    • Rounded hooves with sharp rims
    • All of the above
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Explore the fascinating adaptations and behaviors of various wildlife species in this engaging trivia quiz. Questions delve into unique traits of muskox, Western Toads, bald eagles, and more, assessing knowledge and enhancing understanding of animal ecology and biology.

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  • 2. 

    Martens are found in most corners of the NWT and this is reflected in their names in several Aboriginal languages. Which of the following is the correct translation for marten?

    • South Slavey - nohthee

    • North Slavey - zo

    • Gwich'in - tsuk

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct translation for marten in South Slavey is "nohthee", in North Slavey is "zo", and in Gwich'in is "tsuk". Therefore, all of the above translations are correct.

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  • 3. 

    Western Toads are indeed unique. They only occur in the Dehcho Region and they prefer to walk or crawl rather than hop.  How far can a Western Toad journey in one day?

    • 1 km

    • 3 km

    • 7 km

    • 17 km

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 km
    Explanation
    Western Toads can journey up to 7 km in one day. This is because they have a preference for walking or crawling rather than hopping. Their unique behavior and habitat in the Dehcho Region contribute to their ability to cover this distance in a day.

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  • 4. 

    The NWT"s only snake species occurs in the Fort Smith area; the karst topography found in Wood Buffalo provides the necessary habitat for their winter hibernacula. What kind of snake it is?

    • Northern red belly snake

    • Red-sided garter snake

    • Northern water snake

    • Northern ringneck

    Correct Answer
    A. Red-sided garter snake
    Explanation
    Despite their names, the 'northern' snakes are found well below the 60th parallel.

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    Adult bald eagles are easily recognized by their whiteheads. Their Latin name, Haliacetus Leucocephalus, means sea eagle with a white head. How did they get their common name?

    • The Old English word balde meant white not lack of hair

    • To differentiate them from golden eagles which were named first

    • From a distance, they looked bald

    • After the eaglets who are hatched with soft, grayish-white down but looked bald

    Correct Answer
    A. The Old English word balde meant white not lack of hair
    Explanation
    The common name "bald eagles" originated from the Old English word "balde," which meant white, not lack of hair. This name was given to them because of their distinctive white heads, which easily distinguish them from other eagles.

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  • 6. 

    The NWT has bison in four distinct bison herd. Which of the following is not a Territorial bison herd?

    • Liard River Valley

    • Hay Zama

    • Slave River Lowland

    • Mackenzie

    Correct Answer
    A. Hay Zama
    Explanation
    The NWT has four distinct bison herds, namely Liard River Valley, Slave River Lowland, and Mackenzie. Therefore, the answer "Hay Zama" is not a Territorial bison herd.

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  • 7. 

    How many ravens were recorded during Yellowknife's 2010/2011 Christmas Bird Count?

    • 1 256

    • 2 613

    • 3 441

    • 4 001

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 613
    Explanation
    Also recorded during the January 2, 2011 count:
    255 willow ptargmigans
    1 northern goshawk
    2 downy woodpeckers
    17 gray jays
    46 black-billed magpies
    8 boreal chickadees
    5 common redpolls
    108 redpolls sp.
    4 house sparrows

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  • 8. 

    What is the approximate maximum diving potential for a ringed seal?

    • 30 metres and 15 minutes

    • 50 metres and 25 minutes

    • 90 metres and 45 minutes

    • 120 metres and 60 minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. 90 metres and 45 minutes
    Explanation
    The approximate maximum diving potential for a ringed seal is 90 metres and 45 minutes. This means that the seal is capable of diving as deep as 90 metres underwater and staying submerged for up to 45 minutes.

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  • 9. 

    What country has the largest population of polar bears?

    • Canada

    • Russia

    • Norway

    • Greenland

    Correct Answer
    A. Canada
    Explanation
    There are an estimated 22,000-27,000 animals globally. Canada has the largest population with an estimated 15,000 polar bears.

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  • 10. 

    At 22 months, elephants have the longest gestation period of any land animal. Fortunately, our northern animals don't have to wait so long. Which of the following is not the correct gestation period for the animal?

    • Lynx = 30 - 50 days

    • Wolverine = 30 - 40 days

    • Chipmunk = 30 days

    • Muskrat = 22 - 30 days

    Correct Answer
    A. Lynx = 30 - 50 days
    Explanation
    The gestation period of a lynx is actually 9 weeks (or 63 days).

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  • 11. 

     ...area or type of site where a species or an individual of a species of wildlife naturally occurs or on which it depends, directly or indirectly, to carry out its life processes; (habitat). The above definition of habitat comes from which piece of ENR legislation?

    • The existing Wildlife Act

    • The proposed new Widlife Act

    • Forest Management Act

    • Environmental Rights Act

    Correct Answer
    A. The proposed new Widlife Act
  • 12. 

    Southwestern NWT is rich in bat life - 7-8 species call the South Nahanni Watershed home.  The rest of the Territory should be so lucky: bats can consume their own body weight in inesects each night, including mosquitos. The little brown bat consumes how many mosquito-sized insects every hour:

    • 300

    • 400

    • 500

    • 600

    Correct Answer
    A. 600
    Explanation
    Bats are known for their ability to consume large amounts of insects, including mosquitoes. The question asks about the number of mosquito-sized insects that a little brown bat consumes every hour. The correct answer is 600, indicating that the little brown bat can consume a significant number of mosquitoes in a short amount of time. This highlights the important role that bats play in controlling mosquito populations and potentially reducing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

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