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