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How to Identify and Classify Minks - Exam
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  • 1. What is the most common color of a mink's fur?
A) White
B) Dark brown
C) Red
D) Grey
  • 2. What is the primary habitat of the American mink?
A) Grasslands
B) Mountains
C) Deserts
D) Near water
  • 3. Which characteristic distinguishes American minks from European minks?
A) Swimming ability
B) Size and skull morphology
C) Diet
D) Fur color
  • 4. What is a key distinguishing feature of a mink's tail?
A) Hairless
B) Short and stubby
C) Long and prehensile
D) Bushy and tapering
  • 5. What is the family that minks belong to?
A) Canidae
B) Mustelidae
C) Felidae
D) Ursidae
  • 6. What is the scientific name of the American mink?
A) Neovison vison
B) Mustela putorius
C) Martes americana
D) Lutra lutra
  • 7. What type of diet do minks have?
A) Omnivorous
B) Carnivorous
C) Herbivorous
D) Insectivorous
  • 8. Which of these is a common prey item for minks?
A) Fish
B) Leaves
C) Berries
D) Seeds
  • 9. What is the typical length of an adult American mink (excluding the tail)?
A) 12-18 inches
B) 24-30 inches
C) 36-42 inches
D) 6-10 inches
  • 10. How can you identify a mink's footprint?
A) Webbed toes
B) Five toes on each foot
C) Four toes on each foot
D) Three toes on each foot
  • 11. What is the social behavior of minks?
A) Form large herds
B) Live in packs
C) Solitary
D) Always in pairs
  • 12. What is the typical lifespan of a mink in the wild?
A) 15-20 years
B) 1-2 years
C) 8-10 years
D) 3-4 years
  • 13. Which is the most reliable way to distinguish a mink from a muskrat?
A) Fur color
B) Tail shape
C) Size
D) Habitat
  • 14. What adaptation allows minks to hunt effectively in water?
A) Slow swimming speed
B) Bright coloration
C) Poor eyesight
D) Water-repellent fur
  • 15. What type of vocalizations do minks typically use?
A) Songs and chirps
B) Silence
C) Barks and howls
D) Screeches and hisses
  • 16. When is the typical breeding season for minks?
A) Summer
B) Throughout the year
C) Autumn
D) Late winter/early spring
  • 17. How many young are typically in a mink litter?
A) 4-6
B) 1-2
C) 10-12
D) 15-20
  • 18. Where do minks typically build their dens?
A) High in trees
B) Near water sources
C) Open fields
D) Deep underground
  • 19. What is the primary threat to wild mink populations?
A) Habitat loss
B) Abundant food supply
C) Overpopulation
D) Lack of predators
  • 20. Which of these states does NOT have wild mink populations?
A) California
B) Florida
C) Hawaii
D) Alaska
  • 21. What role do minks play in their ecosystem?
A) Decomposer
B) Predator
C) Primary Producer
D) Parasite
  • 22. What is the purpose of anal scent glands in minks?
A) Attracting mates
B) Defense mechanism
C) All of the above
D) Marking territory
  • 23. Which term describes the fur trade's impact on mink populations?
A) Historically significant
B) Never existed
C) Beneficial
D) Irrelevant
  • 24. What is the conservation status of the American mink?
A) Endangered
B) Critically Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Least Concern
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mink behavior?
A) Nocturnal activity
B) Diurnal activity
C) Strong swimming ability
D) Crepuscular activity
  • 26. What is the best time of day to observe minks in their natural habitat?
A) Dawn and dusk
B) Late night
C) Midday
D) Any time of day
  • 27. What are the small white spots sometimes seen on a mink's chin or chest called?
A) Bib markings
B) Albino patches
C) Vitiligo
D) Leucistic spots
  • 28. How do minks typically hunt their prey underwater?
A) Wait in ambush
B) Use sonar
C) Chase them down
D) Use poison
  • 29. Which disease is known to affect mink populations?
A) Rabies
B) Distemper
C) Aleutian disease
D) Tuberculosis
  • 30. Which of the following is a physical characteristic used for age classification in harvested minks?
A) Tooth wear
B) Fur color
C) Ear size
D) Tail length
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