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