Use the interactive rodents exhibit to complete the digital scavenger hunt.
Which is NOT true about the tail of a squirrel?
- It can be used for defense
- It can be used for communication
- It can be used for warmth
- It can be used for climbing
Which is the largest rodent?
- Nutria
- Beaver
- Groundhog
- Capybara
What might the nutria be dangerous to people?
- They compete with humans for resources
- They are fierce predators
- They can trasmit diseases
- They are very large
Where are gray rats NOT found?
- forests
- polar regions
- deserts
- cities
How long does a wild gray rat typically live for?
- three years
- two years
- one year
- ten years
Why are gray rats often found near trash cans?
- They can easily hide
- They prefer high-calorie foods that are often thrown out
- They provide hiding places from predators
- None of the choices
What do grey rats and field mice have in common?
- Their teeth are constantly growing
- They are about the same size
- They have a similar diet
- They build underground networks of burrows
Which rodent is sometimes called a water hog?
- Groundhog
- Nutria
- Capybara
- Beaver
Which rodent is native to South America?
- Capybara
- Nutria
- Beaver
- Gray Squirrel
Which rodent builds dams or lodges?
- Beaver
- Groundhog
- Nutria
- Eastern Chipmunk
Which of the following rodents has a flat tail?
- Gray Squirrel
- Beaver
- Field Mouse
- Gray Rat
What rodent has its own holiday?
- Groundhog
- Beaver
- Gray Squirrel
- Gray Rat