Ursidae
Vocabulary
Mustiledae, Mephitidae, Procyonidae (MMP)
Latin words and Native American words
Miscellaneous
100

Which type of bear has black skin and translucent fur that looks white?

Polar bear

100

What is a condition in which the animal's breathing slows down a lot, its body termperature cools so that of the surrounding air, and it is not easily wakened?

Hibernation

100
If a wild animal like a raccoon seems friendly, should you pet it? Why or why not?

No! It might have rabies.

100

What is Polaris?

North Star

100

A fed bear is a ....

Dead bear

200

Which bear was hunted by Teddy Roosevelt and inspired the "teddy bear."

Black bear

200

What are remains of dead animals called?

Carrion

200

Which animal is NOT  part of the family MUSTELIDAE?

Mink, otters, badgers, raccoons

Raccoons

200

What is the Latin for Big Bear and Little Bear constellations?

Ursa Major and Ursa Minor

200

When animals have become used to people, they are ...

Habituated

300

What type of bear has a large hump on its back for digging?

Brown bear

300

What is a temporary state of inactivity, such as a long, quiet nap?

Dormancy

300

Many people have hunted Mustelids for their...

Fur

300

What Native American word means "he scratches with his hands"?

Raccoon

300

A finer which can move in such a way as to help grasp things is an...

Opposable thumb

400

Which type of bear is endangered because of habitat loss?

Panda Bear

400

When an animal can no longer be found in one area but it is still found in other area, that animal is said to be...

Extirpated

400

All otters love water, but sea otters love it so much they hardly ever leave the water. 

True or False?

True

400

Skunks are in the family "Mephitidae", which means....

foul odor

400

Most bears prefer fruits, roots, shoots, and nuts, as well as the occasional insect or fish. They eat meat only occasionally. 

True or False

True

500

Which type of bear is slow, sleepy, and loves honey?

Sun bear

500

What are animals called that walk on the entire bottom of their feet?

Plantigrades

500

Which are NOT in the family Procyonidae?

Raccoons, Red pandas, or weasels?

Weasels

500

All of the animals that we have learned about today are in what Order?

Carnivora

500

If you meet a bear in the woods, DO NOT...

Turn and Run

Back away slowly

Avoid looking the bear in the eye.

Turn and Run