RANDOM Taxidermy Jeopardy

Taxidermy

100

Greek words taxis and derma means what?

Taxidermy

200

Name three types of mounts

- shoulder mount                  -head mount

- pedestal mount                    -Antler mount

- European Mount                  -Tanned-hide mount

-Skull mount

 

300

When did taxidermy start?

 2200 BC

400

What are three types of Deer Shoulder Mounts?

Upright off set

Upright

3D Mount

Full Sneak

Semi Sneal

500

How much does a taxidermy deer mount cost (on average)

$721.35

Trophy Mounts

100

The national taxidermy competition happens

a. every year

b. every 2 years

c. every 3 years

b. every 2 years

200

What animal had a spread of 270 inches (22.5 feet), based on width and length.

Moose

300

What state has the most trophy deer mounted

Wisconsin

Buffalo County, Wisconsin, has produced more Boone and Crockett Club record-book whitetails than anywhere else. It's the number one county in the number one state, according to Club records.

400

The largest bear shot and mounted in Alaska weighed what? 

2,200-pounds

500

The largest deer mount ever recorded, with a record of 333 7/8, was located in what state?

Missouri

TYPES OF FISH

100

Largemouth & Smallmouth_______

BASS

200

MN state fish

Walleye

300

One of MN's most popular fish, considered a panfish, and there are two types

Crappies

400

Its nicknames are: Goggle-eye and  Branch Perch

Its scientific name is: Lepomis cyanellus

Green SunFish

500

Description: This hybrid pike like fish has dark markings on a light background but has rounded tail fins. It is several heavily fish lakes in the Twin Cities.

Tiger Muskie

Types of MN Animals

100

This animal is called a fawn when it is a baby

Deer

200

The Male of this type of species is normally more colorful

Birds

300

This animal is Well-known for its rusty-red coat, white-tipped bushy tail, and black legs, ears and nose. In Minnesota, there are several different color variations including nearly solid black, silver-black and red bisected by dark bands across the back and shoulders

Fox

400

this animal is unprotected in Minnesota, and may be hunted freely.

Coyote

500

This animal is  part of the Ursidae family and can sprint at top speeds of 35 mph to 40 mph

Bear

RANDOM Facts

100

What is the only mammal that can fly?

Bat

200

How much does the average elephant tooth weigh?

9 pounds

300

What is the most common name for a goldfish?

Jaws

400

Killer whales are not whales at all, rather a species of what?

dolphin

500

A group of owls is called a _______________.

parliament