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North American Mammals ID

Common North American wild mammal species matched with habitat and one identifying feature each, distinct from the domesticated pet breed decks.

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What North American mammal has a distinctive humped shoulder and can weigh up to 600 pounds?
Black bear
Grizzly bears are distinguished by which shoulder feature?
Prominent muscular hump
What is the largest deer species in North America?
Moose
Which deer is identified by the white underside of its tail?
White-tailed deer
Mule deer are known for which distinctive physical feature?
Exceptionally large ears
What western hoofed mammal has pronged horns and is the fastest land mammal in North America?
Pronghorn
Bighorn sheep are identified by which curved body part?
Large curled horns
What massive hoofed mammal once dominated the Great Plains?
American bison
What does an elk use for calling across forests?
Bugling (distinctive high-pitched call)
What solitary large cat hunts deer and goes by multiple names including mountain lion and cougar?
Mountain lion (or cougar, puma)
Gray wolves hunt in packs. Which habitats do they prefer?
Forests, tundra, and grasslands
What canine is known for its yodel-like howl and adaptability to all habitats?
Coyote
What mammal has rusty-red fur with a white-tipped tail?
Red fox
What mammal wears a distinctive black mask across its eyes?
Raccoon
Which North American marsupial plays dead when threatened?
Opossum

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