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