Northern Fur Seal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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