How to Identify and Classify Minks - Exam
  • 1. What is the most common color of a mink's fur?
A) Red
B) Dark brown
C) White
D) Grey
  • 2. What is the primary habitat of the American mink?
A) Mountains
B) Grasslands
C) Near water
D) Deserts
  • 3. Which characteristic distinguishes American minks from European minks?
A) Swimming ability
B) Diet
C) Size and skull morphology
D) Fur color
  • 4. What is a key distinguishing feature of a mink's tail?
A) Long and prehensile
B) Bushy and tapering
C) Short and stubby
D) Hairless
  • 5. What is the family that minks belong to?
A) Mustelidae
B) Ursidae
C) Canidae
D) Felidae
  • 6. What is the scientific name of the American mink?
A) Martes americana
B) Mustela putorius
C) Lutra lutra
D) Neovison vison
  • 7. What type of diet do minks have?
A) Insectivorous
B) Omnivorous
C) Herbivorous
D) Carnivorous
  • 8. Which of these is a common prey item for minks?
A) Leaves
B) Berries
C) Seeds
D) Fish
  • 9. What is the typical length of an adult American mink (excluding the tail)?
A) 6-10 inches
B) 36-42 inches
C) 24-30 inches
D) 12-18 inches
  • 10. How can you identify a mink's footprint?
A) Five toes on each foot
B) Four toes on each foot
C) Webbed toes
D) Three toes on each foot
  • 11. What is the social behavior of minks?
A) Form large herds
B) Live in packs
C) Solitary
D) Always in pairs
  • 12. What is the typical lifespan of a mink in the wild?
A) 3-4 years
B) 8-10 years
C) 15-20 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 13. Which is the most reliable way to distinguish a mink from a muskrat?
A) Tail shape
B) Size
C) Habitat
D) Fur color
  • 14. What adaptation allows minks to hunt effectively in water?
A) Slow swimming speed
B) Bright coloration
C) Poor eyesight
D) Water-repellent fur
  • 15. What type of vocalizations do minks typically use?
A) Songs and chirps
B) Silence
C) Barks and howls
D) Screeches and hisses
  • 16. When is the typical breeding season for minks?
A) Late winter/early spring
B) Autumn
C) Throughout the year
D) Summer
  • 17. How many young are typically in a mink litter?
A) 10-12
B) 4-6
C) 15-20
D) 1-2
  • 18. Where do minks typically build their dens?
A) High in trees
B) Near water sources
C) Open fields
D) Deep underground
  • 19. What is the primary threat to wild mink populations?
A) Overpopulation
B) Habitat loss
C) Abundant food supply
D) Lack of predators
  • 20. Which of these states does NOT have wild mink populations?
A) Hawaii
B) California
C) Florida
D) Alaska
  • 21. What role do minks play in their ecosystem?
A) Decomposer
B) Predator
C) Parasite
D) Primary Producer
  • 22. What is the purpose of anal scent glands in minks?
A) All of the above
B) Marking territory
C) Attracting mates
D) Defense mechanism
  • 23. Which term describes the fur trade's impact on mink populations?
A) Irrelevant
B) Historically significant
C) Beneficial
D) Never existed
  • 24. What is the conservation status of the American mink?
A) Vulnerable
B) Endangered
C) Critically Endangered
D) Least Concern
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mink behavior?
A) Nocturnal activity
B) Crepuscular activity
C) Diurnal activity
D) Strong swimming ability
  • 26. What is the best time of day to observe minks in their natural habitat?
A) Any time of day
B) Dawn and dusk
C) Late night
D) Midday
  • 27. What are the small white spots sometimes seen on a mink's chin or chest called?
A) Vitiligo
B) Bib markings
C) Albino patches
D) Leucistic spots
  • 28. How do minks typically hunt their prey underwater?
A) Use sonar
B) Use poison
C) Chase them down
D) Wait in ambush
  • 29. Which disease is known to affect mink populations?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Rabies
C) Distemper
D) Aleutian disease
  • 30. Which of the following is a physical characteristic used for age classification in harvested minks?
A) Ear size
B) Tail length
C) Tooth wear
D) Fur color
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