River Otter
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the North American river otter?
A) Riverus americensis
B) Otterus riverinus
C) Lontra canadensis
D) Aqua otterus
  • 2. How many species of river otters are there?
A) 8
B) 13
C) 5
D) 27
  • 3. What is the average lifespan of a river otter in the wild?
A) Less than 1 year
B) 10-15 years
C) 20-25 years
D) 2-4 years
  • 4. What is a group of river otters called?
A) A flock
B) A romp
C) A school
D) A herd
  • 5. How do river otters hunt for food?
A) They dive underwater to catch prey
B) They use traps
C) They climb trees to catch birds
D) They beg for food from humans
  • 6. During which time of day are river otters most active?
A) Dawn and dusk
B) Afternoon
C) Noon
D) Midnight
  • 7. What is the conservation status of the North American river otter?
A) Least Concern
B) Vulnerable
C) Critically Endangered
D) Endangered
  • 8. What is the role of river otters in their ecosystem?
A) They help maintain the balance of fish populations
B) They are known for their singing abilities
C) They are predators of birds
D) They are scavengers
  • 9. Do river otters hibernate?
A) No
B) Only if it's a leap year
C) They hibernate underwater
D) Yes, for several months
  • 10. What family do river otters belong to?
A) Ursidae
B) Canidae
C) Felidae
D) Mustelidae
  • 11. Do river otters have a strong sense of smell?
A) Only on weekends
B) No
C) Yes
D) It depends on the weather
  • 12. Which of these senses is highly developed in river otters?
A) Smell
B) Sight
C) Hearing
D) Taste
  • 13. What adaptation allows river otters to swim gracefully underwater?
A) Webbed feet
B) Sharp claws
C) Striped fur
D) Blubber layer
  • 14. How do river otters groom themselves?
A) By licking their fur
B) By taking dust baths
C) By using hairbrushes
D) By rolling in mud
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