A) To identify the animal but ignore its activities. B) To capture or harm the animal. C) To disturb the animal's habitat. D) To understand the animal's behavior and movement.
A) Identify the track type and species if possible. B) Immediately follow the tracks. C) Guess what animal made it. D) Erase the track to prevent others from seeing it.
A) The speed at which the animal is moving. B) The physical appearance of the animal's foot. C) The sound the animal makes while walking. D) The pattern of footfalls as an animal moves.
A) Pace B) Trot C) Bound D) Gallop
A) The angle of the track relative to the direction of travel. B) The length of the footprint. C) The width of the trackway. D) The depth of the track in the substrate.
A) The surface on which the tracks are found. B) The tracking tools being used. C) The animal's habitat. D) The animal's diet.
A) Dry sand B) Hard-packed snow C) Mud D) Dry rock
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) An area where animals frequently feed. B) A collection of animal bones. C) A single, isolated footprint. D) A series of consecutive tracks left by an animal.
A) Track size is not related to animal size. B) By comparing track size to known averages for the species. C) By looking at the color of the surrounding vegetation. D) By measuring the distance between trees.
A) The hind foot lands ahead of the front foot. B) The front foot lands ahead of the hind foot. C) The feet never overlap. 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 feet never overlap. C) The front foot lands ahead of the hind foot. D) The hind foot lands ahead of the front foot.
A) Ruler or measuring tape B) Compass C) Shovel D) Binoculars
A) Only measure them. B) Photograph, measure, and sketch them. C) Erase them after you examine them. D) Only photograph them.
A) Chase after the animals to get a closer look. B) Make loud noises to scare away predators. C) Leave food scraps for the animals. D) Move quietly and avoid approaching animals.
A) The gait pattern. B) The size and shape of the track. C) The weather forecast for next week. 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) Small horns on the feet of some animals. B) Sharp claws used for climbing trees. C) Patches of fur on the paws. D) Extra toes on the leg of some animals.
A) The substrate B) All of the above C) The animal's weight D) The animal's speed
A) The animal is moving directly towards you. B) Hind foot lands precisely in the print of the forefoot C) The print is very clear and easy to identify. D) The animal is moving in a straight line.
A) Only reading books about tracking. B) Only watching videos online. C) Guessing based on intuition. D) Practice in the field and consult field guides.
A) Faded color and blurry edges. B) Sharp edges and undisturbed substrate. C) Filled with debris and leaves. D) Located in a frequently traveled area.
A) The animal was moving very quickly. B) The animal was injured or carrying something. 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, four toes C) Non-retractable claws, five toes D) Retractable claws, five toes
A) Retractable claws, four toes B) Retractable claws, five toes C) Non-retractable claws, four toes D) Non-retractable claws, five toes
A) The process of animals naturally wearing down their paws. B) Estimating how long ago the track was made. C) Making tracks look older than they are. D) Identifying the age of the animal that made the track.
A) The time of day the animal likely crossed. B) The animal's favorite food. C) The animal's current location. D) The exact number of animals crossing.
A) Run away if you see a bear. B) Offer bears food to gain their trust. C) Walk quietly and try to avoid bears. D) Carry bear spray and make noise.
A) Only track in areas with limited species. B) Rely on intuition to identify tracks. C) Practice regularly and use a field guide to compare. D) Assume all tracks in an area are from the same animal. |