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