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WCON - Mammal Exam

Mammal Exam

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What is the largest land mammal native to the western hemisphere? Bos bison
Bos Bison rut? July and August
Odocoileus virginianus rut? Fall
What is the most widely distributed deer species in NA? Odocoileus virginianus
What antler shape does Odocoileus hemionus have? Y shaped
What species of ungulates have upper canines? Cervus canadensis
Cervus canadensis rut? Fall
What species is the largest of the deer family? Alces alces
What antler shape does Alces alces have? Palmated
What antler shape does Rangifer tarandus have? Partially palmated
Which species is NOT actually a deer? Antilocapra americana
Which species is the only member of their family? Antilocapra americana
What is the fastest NA land mammal? Antilocapra americana
Which two species have antlers in both genders? Rangifer tarandus and Antilocapra americana
Alces alces rut? September and October
Rangifer tarandus rut? October
Which ungulate species is endemic to NA? Antilocapra americana
Antilocapra americana rut? September
Which species spends most of their time on cliff faces? Oreamnos americanus
Which ungulate species is found in SW Texas? Ovis canadensis
Which ungulate species is endemic to North Africa? Ammotragus Lervia
Which deer species has true horns? Ammotragus lervia
Widest distribution of any mammal in western hemisphere? Puma concolor
How many humans does Puma concolor attack each year? ~4
most widely distributed cat in NA? Lynx rufus
What species lives in boreal forests? Lynx canadensis
What is the only bear in eastern forests? Ursus americanus
Which species is circumpolar? Ursus maritimus
Bear species historically on the Great Plains? Ursus arctos
Canis species widespread in US and canada? Canis latrans
Historically distributed throughout northern hemisphere north of 20º N latitude? Canis lupus
Canis species with extremely low population? Canis rufus
How many Canis rufus are estimated to be in the wild? 18-20
Smallest wild canid in NA? Vulpes velox
Most widely distributed wild canid in the world Vulpes vulpes
Forelegs can rotate more than those of other canids? Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Which species has a high abundance in urban areas? Procyon lotor
What species is found everywhere there is water? Procyon lotor
Largest rodent in NA? Castor canadensis
Species with fimbriation? Ondatra zibethicus
Which species has a tail that is flattened up and down? Ondatra zibethicus
Species with long, scaly, rounded tail? Myocastor coypus
Large amphibious mammal? Myocastor coypus
Small amphibious mammal? Ondatra zibethicus
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