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