Northern Fur Seal

1. What is the scientific name for the Northern Fur Seal?

A) Ursus maritimus
B) Phoca vitulina
C) Enhydra lutris
D) Callorhinus ursinus

2. What is the typical diet of Northern Fur Seals?

A) Clams and mussels
B) Plankton
C) Fish and squid
D) Seaweed and algae

3. What is the status of the Northern Fur Seal on the IUCN Red List?

A) Critically Endangered
B) Endangered
C) Least Concern
D) Vulnerable

4. What is the primary cause of mortality for Northern Fur Seal pups?

A) Starvation
B) Predation by other marine mammals
C) Disease
D) Climate change

5. How do Northern Fur Seals regulate their body temperature?

A) By panting heavily
B) By migrating to warmer waters
C) Through a thick layer of blubber
D) By huddling together for warmth

6. What are the main threats to the population of Northern Fur Seals?

A) Overfishing and climate change
B) Illegal hunting and disease
C) Habitat destruction and pollution
D) Natural disasters and invasive species

7. How are Northern Fur Seals able to swim so gracefully in the water?

A) By relying on their buoyancy
B) With the help of a symbiotic relationship with fish
C) With their streamlined bodies and powerful flippers
D) By using inflatable air sacs

8. How do Northern Fur Seals communicate with each other?

A) By releasing pheromones into the water
B) Through complex dances and patterns
C) Through vocalizations and body postures
D) By using bioluminescent signals

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