Sea Otter
Where has the sea otter been reintroduced after it went extinct in Canada? Specify province.
British Columbia
Which hunting method almost lead to the extinction of the blue whale during the 20th century?
Commercial Whaling.
True or False: The cougar is Canada’s largest and most powerful wildcat.
True
True or False: the killer whale actually belongs to a family of dolphins
True
Name 3 examples of food that are found in the crane’s diet.
Small fish, reptiles, insects, crustaceans, grains, marsh plants, acorns
Why do sea otters sleep while holding hands?
To keep them from drifting apart from each other.
Fill in the blank; Blue whales play an important role in stabilizing the food chain and helping the ______________.
Reproduction of other species.
Do most mountain lions live in northern or southern Ontario?
Northern Ontario
Where are killer whales most often found in Canada?
They are most often seen off the southern coast of British Columbia.
Name 3 types of specific ecosystems that cranes live in.
Wetlands, marshes, mudflats, prairies (preferably wet), and fields
What do they eat to help kelp forests flourish?
Sea Urchins.
Fill in the blank; The blue whale species face serious threats such as ship strikes, ________ , habitat loss, and the over fishing of krill.
Chemical and sound pollution.
When was the Mountain Lion assessed as endangered: 2005, 2008 or 2016?
2008
What are the three distinct type of Killer Whales called?
Resident, Transient and Offshore.
Where does the crane migrate during the winter? From where to where?
Western Canada to Southern Texas
Why do they have the densest fur on Earth?
They don’t have blubber to keep them warm in their cold environment
How does climate change effect blue whales?
The rising temperatures melt the sea ice resulting in the large reduction of the krill population, which is the bulk of the blue whale diet.
What type of an environment do mountain lions live in within Canada?
Undisturbed forests and any area away from human activity.
What caused killer whales to become endangered?
Populations are considered threatened or endangered due to pollution, depletion of prey species, conflicts with fishing activities and vessels, habitat loss, and whaling.
How many whooping cranes were left in the wild when the Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973?
Less than 50
Why are otters classified as keystone species in their ecosystem?
They’re considered a keystone species because of their critical importance to the health and stability of the marine ecosystem. They eat creatures that graze on giant kelp and without sea otters doing that, they would destroy kelp forests and consequently the wide diversity of animals that depend upon kelp habitat for survival.
How can we help the blue whale?
By simply buying seafood that is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which is a non-profit organization that sets restrictions for fisheries in order to ensure sustainable fishing.
What are the main threat to Mountain Lions in Canada?
Human disturbance and forest clearing (destroys their habitat).
What is a specific characteristic killer whales are known for?
Killler whales are well known for their mental capabilities. Studies have indicated that a killer whale has an outstanding memory, perhaps even photographic.
What is the name of the foundation that helped the crane population to increase to 600 over the years?
International Crane Foundation