A) To capture or harm the animal. B) To understand the animal's behavior and movement. C) To identify the animal but ignore its activities. D) To disturb the animal's habitat.
A) Erase the track to prevent others from seeing it. B) Guess what animal made it. C) Immediately follow the tracks. D) Identify the track type and species if possible.
A) The physical appearance of the animal's foot. B) The speed at which the animal is moving. C) The sound the animal makes while walking. D) The pattern of footfalls as an animal moves.
A) Gallop B) Bound C) Pace D) Trot
A) The angle of the track relative to the direction of travel. B) The length of the footprint. C) The depth of the track in the substrate. D) The width of the trackway.
A) The animal's habitat. B) The tracking tools being used. C) The surface on which the tracks are found. D) The animal's diet.
A) Dry sand B) Hard-packed snow C) Mud D) Dry rock
A) Diet, health, and sometimes species. B) Only the animal's size. C) Nothing useful about the animal. D) Only the animal's age.
A) A single, isolated footprint. B) An area where animals frequently feed. C) A collection of animal bones. D) A series of consecutive tracks left by an animal.
A) By looking at the color of the surrounding vegetation. B) Track size is not related to animal size. C) By measuring the distance between trees. D) By comparing track size to known averages for the species.
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) The hind foot lands directly on top of the front foot. B) The front foot lands ahead of the hind foot. C) The hind foot lands ahead of the front foot. D) The feet never overlap.
A) Compass B) Binoculars C) Ruler or measuring tape D) Shovel
A) Photograph, measure, and sketch them. B) Erase them after you examine them. C) Only measure them. D) Only photograph them.
A) Move quietly and avoid approaching animals. B) Leave food scraps for the animals. C) Make loud noises to scare away predators. D) Chase after the animals to get a closer look.
A) The gait pattern. B) The weather forecast for next week. C) The location where the track was found. D) The size and shape of the track.
A) Any time, it doesn't matter. B) Early morning or late evening C) Midday when the sun is strongest D) During heavy rain
A) Sharp claws used for climbing trees. B) Extra toes on the leg of some animals. C) Small horns on the feet of some animals. D) Patches of fur on the paws.
A) The substrate B) All of the above C) The animal's weight D) The animal's speed
A) The print is very clear and easy to identify. B) Hind foot lands precisely in the print of the forefoot C) The animal is moving directly towards you. D) The animal is moving in a straight line.
A) Practice in the field and consult field guides. B) Only reading books about tracking. C) Only watching videos online. D) Guessing based on intuition.
A) Located in a frequently traveled area. B) Faded color and blurry edges. C) Filled with debris and leaves. D) Sharp edges and undisturbed substrate.
A) The animal was moving very quickly. B) The animal was injured or carrying something. C) The substrate was very soft. D) The animal was trying to hide its tracks.
A) Report it to the appropriate authorities. B) Move the evidence to protect the animals. C) Take matters into your own hands. 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) Non-retractable claws, five toes C) Retractable claws, five toes D) Non-retractable claws, four toes
A) Identifying the age of the animal that made the track. B) Making tracks look older than they are. C) The process of animals naturally wearing down their paws. D) Estimating how long ago the track was made.
A) The time of day the animal likely crossed. B) The animal's favorite food. C) The exact number of animals crossing. D) The animal's current location.
A) Offer bears food to gain their trust. B) Walk quietly and try to avoid bears. C) Carry bear spray and make noise. D) Run away if you see a bear.
A) Assume all tracks in an area are from the same animal. B) Practice regularly and use a field guide to compare. C) Rely on intuition to identify tracks. D) Only track in areas with limited species. |