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zoology 2
Quiz Lesson 3
Question | Answer |
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eared seals ... | fur seals and sea lions |
What are the walrus tusks used for? | protection, to help them haul out |
which Seal's skin changes different color depending on how warm they are | walrus |
What is a haul out? | when pinnipeds come out of the water to the shore. |
Pinniped breeding grounds are called what? | rookeries |
a sea lions fur is... | rough and short |
Why are manatees so vulnerable to predators? | they are very slow, cannot turn their heads, and have no way to protect themselves. |
What does a walrus have that neither true seals or eared seals have? | tusks, long whiskers |
Walrus is prey for what animal | polar bear |
Why do people tend to "rescue" the pups of pinnipeds? | often it appears as if the mother has abandoned them when she has not. |
True seals do not have... | external ear flaps, they do have ear holes |
Sea lions do have... | external ear flaps |
Even though true seals do not move well on land, in the water they can swim in speeds of up to what? | 18mph |
fur seal's fur is ... | soft and luxurious |
Why is it dangerous for manatees to stay in shallow water? | they can get hit by boats |
Front flippers of true seals are... | short, fur-covered and end in claws. |
Why must manatees have fresh water? | to survive, God did not design them to drink salt water |
What temperature of water do manatees like? | warm |
What is the main difference between a manatee and a dugong? | the shape of its tail |
What state is a manatee sanctuary? | Florida |