The Newfoundland Marten

Marten are members of which family?
1. Cat
2. Dog
3. Weasel
4. Bear
The Newfoundland Marten has a distinct color marking. What is it?
1. Black paws
2. Orange throat patch
3. White tail
4. Brown eye mask
Marten are one of how many land mammals native to Newfoundland?
1. 14
2. 29
3. 50
4. 33
Marten mark their territory using?
1. Claw marks on trees
2. Scents
3. "Occupied" signs on trees
4. fences
There are approximately how many Marten left on the island of Newfoundland?
1. 500
2. 1000
3. 800
4. 300
What is the current status of the Newfoundland Marten?
1. Extinct
2. Endangered
3. Starving
4. Threatened
Marten are about the size of?
1. A German Shepherd
2. A small housecat
3. A squirrel
4. A lynx
Which of the following make up the diet of a marten?
1. Squirrels
2. Berries and birds eggs
3. Meadow Voles
4. All of the above
The greatest threat to Marten in Newfoundland is?
1. Cars
2. Habitat Loss and Accidental snaring
3. Disease
4. Food Poisoning
To protect the Newfoundland Marten you can?
1. Reduce forest loss by recycling and using recycled paper
2. Tell others about the Newfoundland Marten
3. Check rabbit snares daily and use modified snare coils where required
4. All of the above