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How to Identify and Classify Reindeer
Contributed by: Andrews
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to identify reindeer?
A) Color of the fur
B) Antlers in both males and females
C) Presence of spots
D) Size of the hooves
  • 2. What is another name commonly used for reindeer?
A) Caribou
B) Deer
C) Moose
D) Elk
  • 3. In what regions are reindeer typically found?
A) Arctic and subarctic
B) Temperate grasslands
C) Tropical rainforests
D) Deserts
  • 4. What is the main food source for reindeer, especially in winter?
A) Grass
B) Leaves
C) Lichens
D) Berries
  • 5. What adaptation helps reindeer walk on snow and ice?
A) Thick fur
B) Sharp claws
C) Wide hooves
D) Long legs
  • 6. What is the function of the reindeer's thick fur coat?
A) Insulation against cold
B) Camouflage
C) Attracting mates
D) Protection from predators
  • 7. What color are reindeer calves typically?
A) Spotted
B) Black
C) White
D) Light brown
  • 8. Which of these is a subspecies of reindeer?
A) White-tailed deer
B) Woodland caribou
C) Mule deer
D) Red deer
  • 9. What is the main difference between barren-ground caribou and woodland caribou?
A) Antler size
B) Color of fur
C) Diet
D) Size and habitat
  • 10. How are reindeer classified taxonomically?
A) Genus Odocoileus
B) Genus Cervus
C) Genus Rangifer
D) Genus Alces
  • 11. What is the primary purpose of reindeer antlers during the rutting season?
A) Competition for mates
B) Finding food
C) Digging in snow
D) Defense against predators
  • 12. What is the term for the seasonal migration of reindeer herds?
A) Mimicry
B) Hibernation
C) Estivation
D) Transhumance
  • 13. What adaptation allows reindeer to see ultraviolet light?
A) Heightened sense of smell
B) Echolocation
C) Specialized eye structure
D) Infrared vision
  • 14. What is the approximate lifespan of a reindeer in the wild?
A) 15-20 years
B) 30-40 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 5-10 years
  • 15. How do reindeer stay warm in the winter regarding their nasal passages?
A) Increased metabolism
B) Countercurrent heat exchange
C) Burrowing in snow
D) Rapid breathing
  • 16. What is the role of reindeer in some indigenous cultures?
A) Source of food, clothing, and transportation
B) Agricultural labor
C) Pets
D) Religious symbols
  • 17. Which of these factors is a major threat to reindeer populations?
A) Climate change
B) Earthquakes
C) Overgrazing
D) Volcanic eruptions
  • 18. What is the scientific name for reindeer?
A) Alces alces
B) Rangifer tarandus
C) Odocoileus virginianus
D) Cervus elaphus
  • 19. What type of social structure do reindeer exhibit?
A) Hive
B) Herd
C) Pack
D) Solitary
  • 20. How do reindeer communicate with each other?
A) Visual displays only
B) Echolocation
C) Vocalizations and scent marking
D) Telepathy
  • 21. What is the typical gestation period for a reindeer?
A) 9-10 months
B) 7-8 months
C) 11-12 months
D) 5-6 months
  • 22. What is the term for a young reindeer?
A) Calf
B) Kid
C) Fawn
D) Pup
  • 23. What is the typical number of calves a reindeer gives birth to at a time?
A) Three
B) Two
C) Four
D) One
  • 24. What is the role of the 'velvet' on reindeer antlers?
A) Camouflage
B) Attracting mates
C) Protection from injury
D) Provides nutrients during antler growth
  • 25. Which of these is a key indicator of reindeer health?
A) Body condition
B) Antler size
C) Fur color
D) Hoof shape
  • 26. What is the primary predator of reindeer?
A) Bears
B) Wolves
C) Eagles
D) Foxes
  • 27. Which of these behaviors helps reindeer avoid predators?
A) Herding
B) Nocturnal activity
C) Camouflage
D) Solitary foraging
  • 28. What unique characteristic do reindeer have regarding their tendons?
A) Clicking tendons
B) Metallic tendons
C) Invisible tendons
D) Elastic tendons
  • 29. What is the primary function of the clicking tendons?
A) Balance
B) Attracting mates
C) Digging
D) Communication and location within the herd
  • 30. What impact does snow cover have on reindeer feeding?
A) Improves food quality
B) Limits access to food
C) No impact on feeding
D) Allows for easier foraging
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