1. Which is true of grizzly bears in winter months?
A. They eat more meat because foliage is dead or covered with snow.
B. Unlike other hibernators, grizzlies' body temps only decrease a few degrees.
C. Females give birth around January, while hibernating.
D. A and B.
E. B and C.
2. How do grizzlies survive winter hibernation (5-6 months)?
A. They live off accumulated fat.
B. They sleep the entire time.
C. They give birth to several cubs and eat all but one or two.
D. They store food in their dens to eat during hibernation.
3. How do bison spend the winter season?
A. Search for food.
B. Engage in mock battles as practice for breeding season.
C. Increase rest time to conserve energy.
D. Burrow and hibernate.
E. A and C.
4. How do wolves prepare for winter?
A. They don't really, though their diets change somewhat.
B. They stockpile food and hide it in cold spots to keep it fresh.
C. They send Care2 holiday e-cards to other pack members.
D. They build up fat for winter hibernation.
5. What temperature do bats prefer during winter?
A. The warmer the better; if possible, they would cuddle into your bed.
B. They prefer moderate temperatures (60's).
C. They like cold temps, which help them slow their metabolism and store fat.
D. Bats are easy-going and they don't really care about temperature.
6. What must bobcats try to avoid from around November 15 to the end of February?
A. Snow, because they are not well-equipped for extremely low temperatures.
B. Heavy rain, because they often get sick in wet weather.
C. Trapping season, if they wants to retain their winter coats.
D. Catnip; bobcats tend to become catnip addicts during winter months.
7. Which of the following don new coat colors for winter?
A. The ptarmigan.
B. The North American long-tailed weasel.
C. The arctic fox.
D. A and C.
E. All of the above.
8. Which best reflects wolf pack travel schedules during winter months?
A. Packs tend to stay close to a central location where pups are raised.
B. Packs tend to split up and vacation with distant relatives.
C. Packs become more nomadic, traveling long distances together.
D. Travel schedules remain consistent throughout the year.
9. How do grouse adapt to winter snow?
A. They grow warts on the sides of their feet that serve as seasonal snow shoes.
B. They turn brown to blend in with bare winter trees.
C. They migrate to South America's southern tip.
D. They build igloos and concoct mocha lattes inside.
10. Why does Yosemite's mule deer move to lower altitudes in the winter?
A. For greater access to food.
B. To create nests in which they can snuggle up and keep warm.
C. To avoid walking in deeper snow, which makes them slower and vulnerable to attack.
D. A and C.
11. Which is not a suspected method that birds use to find their winter migration habitat?
A. Navigating by the sun and stars, like sailors.
B. Smelling key vegetation.
C. Noting landmarks.
D. A and C.
12. How does the mountain hare adapt to wintertime?
A. Playing "tag" with other hares to keep warm.
B. Turning from brown to white.
C. Eating large quantities of food and hibernating until spring.
D. Growing thick, stiff fur on its feet to help it stay "afloat" on the deep snow.
E. B and D.
13. Which of the following methods help frogs and some turtles live through cold winters?
A. Hibernating beneath the ice in lakes and streams.
B. Jumping vine "ropes" to keep warm.
C. Hibernating underground in mud and leaves.
D. A and C.
14. Which is true of honeybees during winter?
A. They hibernate after consuming stored honey in late fall.
B. One hive may consume 30 pounds of stored honey over the winter.
C. Almost all honeybees die, leaving only larvae and the queen bee to survive the winter.
D. They vibrate their wings to keep each other warm in the hive.
E. B and D.
