A) To capture or harm the animal. B) To understand the animal's behavior and movement. C) To identify the animal but ignore its activities. D) To disturb the animal's habitat.
A) Identify the track type and species if possible. B) Erase the track to prevent others from seeing it. C) Guess what animal made it. D) Immediately follow the tracks.
A) The pattern of footfalls as an animal moves. B) The physical appearance of the animal's foot. C) The sound the animal makes while walking. D) The speed at which the animal is moving.
A) Bound B) Gallop C) Pace D) Trot
A) The depth of the track in the substrate. B) The angle of the track relative to the direction of travel. C) The length of the footprint. D) The width of the trackway.
A) The tracking tools being used. B) The animal's habitat. C) The animal's diet. D) The surface on which the tracks are found.
A) Dry sand B) Hard-packed snow C) Dry rock D) Mud
A) Diet, health, and sometimes species. B) Nothing useful about the animal. C) Only the animal's age. D) Only the animal's size.
A) A series of consecutive tracks left by an animal. B) A collection of animal bones. C) A single, isolated footprint. D) An area where animals frequently feed.
A) By comparing track size to known averages for the species. B) By measuring the distance between trees. C) Track size is not related to animal size. D) By looking at the color of the surrounding vegetation.
A) The hind foot lands ahead of the front foot. B) The feet never overlap. C) The front foot lands ahead of the hind foot. D) The hind foot lands directly on top of the front foot.
A) The hind foot lands directly on top of the front foot. B) The front foot lands ahead of the hind foot. C) The hind foot lands ahead of the front foot. D) The feet never overlap.
A) Ruler or measuring tape B) Compass C) Shovel D) Binoculars
A) Only measure them. B) Photograph, measure, and sketch them. C) Only photograph them. D) Erase them after you examine them.
A) Chase after the animals to get a closer look. B) Make loud noises to scare away predators. C) Move quietly and avoid approaching animals. D) Leave food scraps for the animals.
A) The gait pattern. B) The weather forecast for next week. C) The size and shape of the track. D) The location where the track was found.
A) Any time, it doesn't matter. B) Early morning or late evening C) During heavy rain D) Midday when the sun is strongest
A) Patches of fur on the paws. B) Sharp claws used for climbing trees. C) Extra toes on the leg of some animals. D) Small horns on the feet of some animals.
A) The animal's speed B) The animal's weight C) All of the above D) The substrate
A) Hind foot lands precisely in the print of the forefoot B) The animal is moving in a straight line. C) The print is very clear and easy to identify. D) The animal is moving directly towards you.
A) Guessing based on intuition. B) Practice in the field and consult field guides. C) Only watching videos online. D) Only reading books about tracking.
A) Located in a frequently traveled area. B) Sharp edges and undisturbed substrate. C) Filled with debris and leaves. D) Faded color and blurry edges.
A) The animal was injured or carrying something. B) The animal was moving very quickly. C) The animal was trying to hide its tracks. D) The substrate was very soft.
A) Move the evidence to protect the animals. B) Take matters into your own hands. C) Report it to the appropriate authorities. D) Ignore it to avoid getting involved.
A) Non-retractable claws, four toes B) Retractable claws, five toes C) Retractable claws, four toes D) Non-retractable claws, five toes
A) Retractable claws, five toes B) Non-retractable claws, four toes C) Non-retractable claws, five toes D) Retractable claws, four toes
A) The process of animals naturally wearing down their paws. B) Identifying the age of the animal that made the track. C) Making tracks look older than they are. D) Estimating how long ago the track was made.
A) The exact number of animals crossing. B) The animal's favorite food. C) The animal's current location. D) The time of day the animal likely crossed.
A) Run away if you see a bear. B) Carry bear spray and make noise. C) Walk quietly and try to avoid bears. D) Offer bears food to gain their trust.
A) Practice regularly and use a field guide to compare. B) Assume all tracks in an area are from the same animal. C) Only track in areas with limited species. D) Rely on intuition to identify tracks. |