Question

directions: write the letter to match the species name with its description
species list:
a. white - tailed deer
b. bobwhite quail
c. eastern cottontail rabbit
d. wild turkey
e. largemouth bass
f. american alligator
g. red fox
h. great horned owl
i. raccoon
j. canadian goose
k. black bear
l. striped skunk
m. eastern gray squirrel
n. bald eagle
o. mallard duck
descriptions:

1. : large reptile found in swamps and rivers, powerful jaws.
2. : popular game bird, small with mottled brown feathers, \bob - white\ call.
3. : large freshwater fish, big mouth, prized by anglers.
4. : common mammal with white underside of tail, found in forests and fields.
5. : large bird with fan - shaped tail, males display during spring.
6. : small mammal with long ears, short fluffy tail.
7. : medium - sized predator with reddish fur and bushy tail.
8. : large bird of prey with feather tufts that look like ears.
9. : nocturnal mammal with a black \mask\ on its face,
10. : large bird that migrates in flocks, recognized by its honking call.
11. : largest mammal in georgia, eats plants, nuts, insects, and small animals.
12. : black - and - white striped mammal, sprays a strong odor when threatened.
13. : common tree - dwelling mammal with a bushy tail,eats acorns and nuts.
14. : national bird of the u.s., a powerful raptor with white head and tail.
15. : common duck with green - headed males, lives in ponds and wetlands.

Explanation:

1. American Alligators are large reptiles in swamps/rivers with powerful jaws.
2. Bobwhite Quail are small game birds with mottled brown feathers and "bob - white" call.
3. Largemouth Bass are large freshwater fish prized by anglers.
4. White - tailed Deer are common mammals with white underside of tail.
5. Wild Turkeys are large birds with fan - shaped tails, males display in spring.
6. Eastern Cottontail Rabbits are small mammals with long ears and short fluffy tails.
7. Red Foxes are medium - sized predators with reddish fur and bushy tails.
8. Great Horned Owls are large birds of prey with feather tufts like ears.
9. Raccoons are nocturnal mammals with black "masks" on faces.
10. Canadian Geese are large birds that migrate in flocks and are recognized by honking calls.
11. Black Bears are the largest mammals in Georgia and eat various foods.
12. Striped Skunks are black - and - white striped mammals that spray strong odors.
13. Eastern Gray Squirrels are common tree - dwelling mammals that eat acorns and nuts.
14. Bald Eagles are the national bird of the U.S., powerful raptors with white heads and tails.
15. Mallard Ducks are common ducks with green - headed males living in ponds and wetlands.

Answer:

1. F
2. B
3. E
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. G
8. H
9. I
10. J
11. K
12. L
13. M
14. N
15. O