This Mammal's scientific name is Odocoileus virginianus
What is the white-tailed deer
100
These amphibians are often found in wet areas under logs and stumps and currently 23 different species reside in Michigan
What is the Salamander
100
Our State reptile is......
The Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)
100
Name our state fish
The Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
100
This species of fish is native to Asia and has been a hot issue in the media lately
The Asian Carp
200
This mammal feeds on insects including mayflies, caddis flies, and stoneflies. It is only about 3.5 inches from head to toe
What is The Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifigus)
200
When attacked, small species of salamanders will drop this part of their body to confuse the predator
What is their tail, which may continue wiggling to confuse the predator so the salamander can escape
200
This rare sight is Michigan's only venomous snake
The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
(Sistrurus catenatus catenatus)
200
What species was the largest fish ever caught in Michigan?
Lake Sturgeon, 193lbs, 87 inches caught on Mullet lake in 1974!
200
Which species of large white bird in invasive in Michigan?
The Mute Swan
300
Badgers have what feature that protect them from being grabbed by a predator:
a. A hard shell
b. A dense muscular collar around the neck
c. They release a poisonous odor
b. A dense muscular collar around their neck allows them to pull free from the grip of a predator
300
This species of salamander has poison glands on its tail which can disable an attacker
What is the "Mole" Salamander (genus Ambystoma)
300
This turtle has a radiating pattern of yellow or orange on the shell and a flexible hinge, allowing it to completely cloe its shell . Head and legs with yellow markings.
The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina)
300
Are Chinook (King) Salmon native to Michigan?
No, they were introduced in the 1870s but were not successful so they were re-introduced by the great lakes states in 1966
300
This hooved mammal can carry harmful parasites, damage agricultural lands and threaten humans and livestock
Feral Swine
400
This member of the canine family (Canis latrans) lives up to 6 or 8 years
What is the Coyote
400
How many true species of toads does Michigan have?
Two, the American Toad and Fowler's Toad
400
This is Michigan's largest Turtle
The Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
400
What is the minimum length requirement for keeping a Large Mouth Bass while fishing in Michigan?
14 Inches!
400
The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), attaches itself to its host by doing what?
Using its many small teeth to bite into the host fish and suck nutrients from the fish
500
Sport hunting of this large mammal was first regulated in 1925 and is prominently featured in tribal culture and beliefs
What is the black bear (Ursus americanus)
500
How long does it take most frogs to grow from egg to tadpole to adult?
One Summer
500
Does Michigan have native lizards? If so what are they called?
Yes, the five-lined skink is the most abundant, while the six-lined race runner is known only from a small area in the Thumb area of Michigan.
500
What is Michigan's most popular game fish?
The Bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus, is a fun species to pursue and can be found almost anywhere
500
This aquatic invasive is native to the Ukraine and consumes valuable plankton and nutrients preventing native fish from getting a healthy diet