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