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What type of land is threatened because of the mute swans?
Wetlands
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Ars rhey protected under federal law?
No, they arent protected under federal law which makes it legal to kill them out of the state of Michigan.
100
What masked bandit steals the mute swans eggs?
Raccoons
100
What state has the highest mute swan population in North America?
Michigan
100
What is the color difference of mute swans and tumperter swans beaks?
Trumperter swans beaks are black and mute swans beaks are orange.
200
What type of bird species is threatened because of mute swans?
The trumpeter swan
200
What land does the DNR have to be on to "get rid" (kill) the adult mute swans?
State land like state parks.
200
What type of predator lives in the water that is known to attack the baby swans?
Snapping turtles (Samson)
200
Who is paying ro solve the mute swan population?
The DNR
200
are mute swans non-native?
Yes mute swans are non-native.
300
What is the percentage that the population goes up each year?
9-10%
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What are the permits that the DNR hand out for?
The DNR hands out permits to destroy mute swans nests and steal their eggs.
300
What type of animal is known to attack their young?
Foxes
300
Mute swans mostly attack people by doing what?
Biting and beating their wings
400
Mute swans commonly attack people that are doing what?
Kayaking
400
Is there a hunting season for mute swans?
There is no hunting season open to the public for mute swans.
400
How are humans predators to mute swans?
Humans steal their eggs and destroy their nests.
400
Whats the specific costs of the mute swan problem?
Unknown
400
What is the shape of a mute swans neck?
Its an S shape, they are the swans known for making the hearts with their necks
500
During what season are mute swans more aggressive?
Nesting season
500
Are mute swans protected under state law?
Yes, mute swans are protected under state law
500
What type of preditorial bird is known to attack mute swans?
Bald Eagles/ Eagles