Wolves & Wild Canines

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Instructions: Learn about wolves, foxes, coyotes, and other wild members of the canine family around the world.

1.
The gray wolf is the largest wild member of the canine family. How much can an adult male weigh?
A
70-145 lbs
B
80-100 lbs
C
50-80 lbs
D
150-200 lbs
2.
A wolf pack is typically led by which members?
A
The largest male
B
The fastest runner
C
The oldest wolf
D
An alpha breeding pair
3.
The red fox is found on how many continents?
A
4
B
5
C
3
D
2
4.
Wolves communicate through howling. What is the primary purpose of howling?
A
Calling for a mate only
B
Warning of predators
C
Scaring prey
D
Locating pack members and defining territory
5.
The fennec fox, the smallest fox species, is adapted to life in which habitat?
A
Arctic tundra
B
Sahara Desert
C
Tropical rainforest
D
Mountain peaks
6.
The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 famously changed what?
A
The course of rivers
B
The park's temperature
C
Tourist numbers only
D
The color of the grass
7.
The dingo is a wild canine native to which country?
A
India
B
Australia
C
South Africa
D
Brazil
8.
Which wild canine is known for its adaptability and thriving in North American cities?
A
Fox
B
Wolf
C
Coyote
D
Jackal
9.
The maned wolf of South America is notable for its unusually long what?
A
Mane
B
Tail
C
Legs
D
Ears
10.
Arctic foxes change their fur color with the seasons. What color are they in winter?
A
Black
B
Gray
C
White
D
Brown
11.
The African wild dog has what distinctive feature on its coat?
A
Stripes like a zebra
B
Solid brown fur
C
Unique irregular patches of color
D
Spots like a leopard
12.
Wolves can run at sustained speeds of about 25 mph, but in short bursts can reach what speed?
A
40 mph
B
30 mph
C
35 mph
D
50 mph
13.
The Ethiopian wolf is one of the rarest canines in the world. Approximately how many remain?
A
About 500
B
About 2,000
C
About 5,000
D
Under 100
14.
Jackals are found primarily on which two continents?
A
Africa and Europe
B
North and South America
C
Africa and Asia
D
Europe and Asia
15.
The bush dog, a small wild canine with webbed feet for swimming, is native to which region?
A
Central and South America
B
Australian outback
C
Southeast Asia
D
African bush

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