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Mammals of Kachemak Bay Quiz Answers

beaver and fur1) Who has chisel-like front incisors for cutting and chewing woody plants?
Beaver
Castor canadensis

black bear and fur2) Who has huge canine teeth for tearing and shearing meat?
Black Bear
Ursus americanus

seal and fur3) Who has sharp cusped teeth for gripping slippery prey?
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina

wolf and fur4) Who lives in a world of scent and has a long snout for sniffing?
Wolf
Canis lupus

moose and fur5) Who has massive molars for grinding up willow branches and leaves?
Moose
Alces alces

 

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