NORTHWEST ZOOLOGY CHALLENGE

Do you know your Northwest Animals?

This Northwest Animals and Tracks test randomly picks 10 questions from our question bank and gives you four choices to choose from. Select the best answer for each question. When finished press the "Score" button at the bottom of the page to see how you performed.

Question 1: Which animal’s scientific name is Castor Canadensis?
Deer
Beaver
Coyote
Raccoon


Question 2: Identify this animal track:

Canadian Goose
Rabbit
Elk
Black Bear


Question 3: Which animal’s scientific name is Cervus Elaphus?
Bald Eagle
Mountain Lion/Cougar
Elk
Beaver


Question 4: Identify this animal track:

Black Bear
Elk
Canadian Goose
Opossum


Question 5: Which animal has a tail that is half its body length and has a black tip?
Opossum
Coyote
Rabbit
Mountain Lion/Cougar


Question 6: Which animal has longer hind legs than its front legs, thus making its rear end higher than its front end when walking?
Beaver
Coyote
Bullfrog
Elk


Question 7: Identify this animal track:

Gray Wolf
Rabbit
Bald Eagle
Black Bear


Question 8: Which animal prefers a dry habitat near sea level with soft, sandy soil for easy burrowing?
Canadian Goose
Bald Eagle
Rabbit
Opossum


Question 9: Which animal has a pinkish nose with a black border that extends to its lips?
Mountain Lion/Cougar
Rabbit
Opossum
Skunk


Question 10: Identify this animal track:

Raccoon
Elk
Opossum
Bullfrog