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