Mammals Part 2 Flashcards
1
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Describe the characteristics of the Sea Lion Family
A
- Tiny external pinna(ears)
- hind flippers that can be turned under the body
- large front flippers
- flippers used for walking and swimming
2
Q
Describe the characteristics of the Seal family
A
- no external pinna
- cannot turn hind flippers forward
- short front flippers not used for swimming
- hind flippers used for swimming
3
Q
Describe the characteristics of the Walrus family
A
- move hind flippers forward
- no external pinna
- long canine tusks
- Only in the Arctic Circle
4
Q
Describe the characteristics of pinnipeds
A
- specialized for aquatic life
- short fur
- blubber
- come on land to rest, mate and give birth
5
Q
What kind of animals are in the Dog family?
A
- Coyote
- Wolf
- Red fox
- Gray fox
- Silver fox.
6
Q
What kind of animals are in the bear family
A
- Black bear
- Brown bear
- Grizzly
- Panda
7
Q
What kind of animals are in the Ringtail family?
A
- Ringtail
- Coatimundi
- Racoon
8
Q
What kind of animals are in the Weasel family?
A
- Long-tailed weasel
- Otters
- Ferrets
- Pine marten
- Spotted skunk
- Sea otter
- Wolverine
- Badger
9
Q
What kind of animals are in the Cat family?
A
- Tiger
- Bobcat
- African lion
- Cheetah
- Lynx
10
Q
What kind of animals are in the Sea Lion family?
A
- California sea lion
- Northern Sea Lion.
11
Q
What kind of animals are in the Seal family?
A
- Harbor seal
- Elephant seal.
12
Q
What kind of animals are in the Walrus family?
A
- Pacific walrus
- Atlantic walrus.
13
Q
Describe the characteristics of Perissodactyla
A
- unguligrade
- odd-number of toes (1 or 3)
14
Q
What kind of diet do the Perissodactyla have?
A
herbivores
15
Q
For the Order Perissodactyla, what is unique about their toes (hooves)?
A
- They walk on their toes
- which have a thick modified toenail
