🐠 Aquarium Fish
A pufferfish can inflate its body to what effect?
They can inflate to three times their normal size to scare predators. [fitcaptions.com]
What is illegal to possess live or use as bait in Alberta?
Non-native species (illegal to possess/use live as bait).
The name “Kananaskis” originates from which language and what does it mean?
Cree; meaning “meeting of the waters.”
What are the two main cross-country skiing techniques?
Classic (diagonal stride) and skating.
What is “glamping”?
Glamorous camping—luxury outdoor experience.
Which freshwater fish is known for “walking” on land using its fins?
Mudskipper
What must accompany fish caught by someone else during transport?
A fish transport tag/document.
Which provincial park within Kananaskis covers over 500 km²?
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
In skijoring, who assists the skier?
A dog (dogs pull the skier with a harness).
What alternative term is used for cave exploration in the US versus the UK?
“Spelunking” (US) and “potholing” (UK).
By what date must ice fishing shelters be removed from Alberta lakes (except PP1)?
By March 31.
Name two large mammal species commonly found in Kananaskis.
Grizzly bears and elk.
What type of binding is commonly used in cross-country skiing?
Rottefella NNN system.
For which activity would you use a sinker, gaff, and rod?
Angling (fishing).
What device must be labeled with the operator’s name, address, and sportfishing licence number?
Bait collection device/net.
Which winter trail activity is supported in Kananaskis besides alpine skiing?
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Which wax types are used in cross-country skiing?
Kick wax and glide wax.
What is the most important resource humans need to survive in the wilderness?
Water
What is the possession limit for bull trout, Arctic grayling, and lake sturgeon in Alberta?
Zero (catch-and-release only).
Approximately how large is Kananaskis Country?
About 4,000 km².
Which ski boot style is used for cross-country skiing?
Three-pin boots (used with classic technique).
Which bear is characterized by a large shoulder hump?
Grizzly bear.