River Otter
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the North American river otter?
A) Riverus americensis
B) Aqua otterus
C) Otterus riverinus
D) Lontra canadensis
  • 2. How many species of river otters are there?
A) 27
B) 13
C) 8
D) 5
  • 3. What is the average lifespan of a river otter in the wild?
A) 10-15 years
B) Less than 1 year
C) 2-4 years
D) 20-25 years
  • 4. What is a group of river otters called?
A) A romp
B) A school
C) A herd
D) A flock
  • 5. How do river otters hunt for food?
A) They use traps
B) They dive underwater to catch prey
C) They climb trees to catch birds
D) They beg for food from humans
  • 6. What is the role of river otters in their ecosystem?
A) They are scavengers
B) They are predators of birds
C) They are known for their singing abilities
D) They help maintain the balance of fish populations
  • 7. Do river otters have a strong sense of smell?
A) Only on weekends
B) It depends on the weather
C) Yes
D) No
  • 8. What family do river otters belong to?
A) Mustelidae
B) Canidae
C) Ursidae
D) Felidae
  • 9. How do river otters groom themselves?
A) By licking their fur
B) By rolling in mud
C) By taking dust baths
D) By using hairbrushes
  • 10. Do river otters hibernate?
A) They hibernate underwater
B) Yes, for several months
C) No
D) Only if it's a leap year
  • 11. What adaptation allows river otters to swim gracefully underwater?
A) Sharp claws
B) Webbed feet
C) Blubber layer
D) Striped fur
  • 12. Which of these senses is highly developed in river otters?
A) Hearing
B) Taste
C) Smell
D) Sight
  • 13. During which time of day are river otters most active?
A) Noon
B) Afternoon
C) Dawn and dusk
D) Midnight
  • 14. What is the conservation status of the North American river otter?
A) Vulnerable
B) Least Concern
C) Critically Endangered
D) Endangered
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