Mammals
The largest mammal in the world is...
The blue whale
This Maine state bird is a familiar sound in wintertime.
Black-capped chickadee
This frog produces its own "antifreeze" so it can survive winter.
The wood frog!
Another commonly used name for lake trout is...
Togue
This tree's sap is the best choice when making syrup.
The sugar maple
Which Maine mammal is the most successful predator of porcupines?
Fisher
This strange shorebird is also known as a Timberdoodle.
American woodcock
What is Maine's longest snake?
North American Racer or Black Racer
These fish begin migration in large groups in early May.
Alewife
This conifer is known for its twisted bark and scaly leaves.
Northern white cedar
What is the largest species in the deer family?
Moose!
This nut and insect-eating songbird is known for shuffling upside-down on tree bark
White (or red)-breasted nuthatch
This monochromatic frog's call sounds like a broken banjo.
Northern green frog!
Some species in what group of fish may grow up to 50,000 teeth in their lifetime?
Sharks
These brilliant purple flowers are a sign of summertime in Maine.
Lupines!
This species is the only native marsupial in Maine
Virginia opossum!
This bird's call is typically used as a bald eagle call in TV/film.
It's the Red-tailed hawk!
How many species of nonmarine reptiles and amphibians (collectively known as herpetofauna) live in Maine?
34 species. 9 Frogs, 9 salamanders, 9 snakes, 7 turtles.
This term is used to describe fish that migrate from the sea to inland rivers to spawn.
Anadromous
This tree is one of the only deciduous conifers.
Tamarack/larch!
This big Maine mammal sometimes sleeps in a large above-ground "nest"
American black bear
This summer visitor's species name can be abbreviated to BAOR.
Baltimore oriole!
This turtle species in Maine is one of the most ancient living organisms having evolved 60-100 million years ago.
Snapping turtle!
What is the largest native freshwater fish species in Maine?
Lake trout
This is the Latin name for Maine's state tree.
Pinus strobus