Wildlife

Question 1

Sites where wildlife can find shelter from environmental challenges and protection from predators which can include brambles and thickets, piles, of brush and rocks, dead trees, and even ponds.

Answer 1

Cover

Question 2

Comes in many different forms including nectar from flowers, leaves, fruit on trees and shrubs along with seeds and other food sources typically provided in feeders.

Answer 2

Wildlife food

Question 3

A standing dead tree that can provide a source of food and cover for wildlife.

Answer 3

Snag

Question 4

Plants that provide specific needs. For example, some butterfly species can have very specific host plants while others provide nectar for a range of species.

Answer 4

Host plant

Question 5

Location where water collects on bare soil that enables butterflies to collect minerals from soil.

Answer 5

Puddling station

Question 6

Which of these elements is not an essential resource for wildlife habitat?
A. Food
B. Cover
C. Clean, well-manicured areas
D. Water

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Food ______ wildlife, while cover ______ wildlife.

Answer 7

Attracts; holds

Question 8

What are some examples of plants that can be used to provide cover and wildlife habitat?
A. Overstory trees, such as oak, hickory, black gum, and maple
B. Shrub borders of dogwood, viburnum, blueberry
C. Brambles
D. Turfgrass
E. All of the above

Answer 8

E.

Question 9

Give three examples of plants along with what kind of food they provide for wildlife.

Answer 9

Oak trees- acorns (mammals and birds), foliage (butterfly and moth larvae)
American holly- berries in winter (birds)
Dandelions- nectar

Question 10

What are some techniques for food use of bird feeders in the backyard?
A. Select seed types for the birds you intend to attract.
B. Select a feeder with a high feeding port.
C. Provide cracked corn for squirrels to deter them from feeders.
D. Clean feeder periodically.
E. All but one of the above.
F. All of the above.

Answer 10

E.

Question 11

Provide honeybees with fall resources as they prepare for winter

Answer 11

Asters

Question 12

Attracts sphinx moths near after dusk

Answer 12

Moonvine

Question 13

Host for larvae of eastern swallowtail

Answer 13

Wafer ash

Question 14

Can provide hummingbirds with nectar that is higher than 40% sugar

Answer 14

Jewelweed

Question 15

Prey on voles that eat garden vegetation

Answer 15

Grey rat snake

Question 16

Which of the following is not an important rule to follow in controlling nuisance wildlife?
A. Correctly identify the offending animal
B. Wait until the animal has developed a habit before implementing control measures
C. Be persistent
D. Consider multiple approaches to control rather than just one
E. Learn about the animal’s needs and behaviors

Answer 16

B.

Question 17

Which of the following are methods of control for nuisance wildlife?
A. Modified habitat
B. Exclusion
C. Toxic baits
D. Removal
E. All of the above

Answer 17

E.

Question 18

Which of the following is not true about animal removal?
A. Removal is often the most effective method
B. Once an animal is trapped, it has to be disposed of
C. Sardines or chicken scraps are effective for catching groundhogs
D. Deer and geese can be shot only in designated seasons with a permit.

Answer 18

C. Groundhogs are vegetarian

Question 19

Place these steps in order of appropriate action in addressing a possible mole problem in the home landscape.
____ Consider whether the mole damage is worth control steps
____ Be sure that moles are responsible for the damage in the lawn or garden
____ Walk down (compact) section of tunnel to determine if moles are active in this area (tunnels will be raised again the next day), but do not tear up sections of tunnel
____ Install traps in active tunnel areas

Answer 19

2, 1, 3, 4

Question 20

Which of the following is not true about venomous snakes in Tennessee?
A. The scales on the underside of the tail of a venomous snake are undivided
B. Only venomous snakes will have a head that appears triangular
C. There are four species of venomous snakes in the state, but not all are found in all parts of the state
D. Venomous snakes will have elliptical pupils
E. Venomous snakes in Tennessee are put vipers and have a heat sensing put between the eye and the nostril
F. Indiscriminate killing of venomous snakes is illegal

Answer 20

B.