31: Trail Trivia #8

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.

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Episode Transcript

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Nature is an endless source of wonder, filled with fascinating
facts and incredible phenomena waiting to be discovered.
From the majestic landscapes that shape our world to the
intricate behaviors of the smallest creatures, nature
offers a wealth of trivia that can surprise and inspire.
Whether you're a seasoned natureenthusiast or just beginning to

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explore the natural world, there's always something new to
learn. Join us as we dive into some fun
and mind blowing nature trivia celebrating the beauty and
complexity of the environment around us.
Welcome to NPR Jr. Podcast.
I'm Justin. And I'm Robin.
In this trail trivia episode, we'll be testing your nature

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knowledge with a fun and exciting three round trivia
challenge. Each round will focus on a
different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and
ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
In round one, we'll warm up withseven easier questions.
Round two we'll dive a little deeper with another seven

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questions. In the final round, we'll ramp
things up with one tougher mind bending question.
Make sure to grab a pencil and paper or use the scorecard PDF
we have LinkedIn the show notes.Don't forget to pause the
podcast after we give each question to allow everyone a few
seconds to answer. We'll go through each question

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and around and once all the questions for the round are
complete, we'll then go back andreveal the answers.
If you are playing with someone and want to keep score, we
recommend awarding one point foreach question in round one, two
points for each question in round two, and for the
challenging final round question, you can wager between

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one point and your total scores from rounds one and two
combined. So get ready and let's see how
many of these nature trivia questions you can answer.
Let's dive in. Round 1 Glacier National Park

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Animals number one What is the largest animal that inhabits
glacier #2 Not often seen. This is the largest member of
the weasel family, which typically occupy remote

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stretches and high elevation habitats of Glacier #3.
Besides humans, what other land mammal which inhabits Glacier
has the widest geographic range in the Western Hemisphere #4?

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What physical feature distinguishes a grizzly bear
from other bears and is a powerful muscle #5?
What is the smallest mammal thatinhabits Glacier?

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Number six. What is the largest bird found
in Glacier? It is also the largest waterfowl
native to North America and #7 This animal is North America's
largest rodent, can be seen in Glacier National Park and is

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known for its stick and log construction.
They are semi aquatic, building their lodges and dams on rivers
and streams. Name this animal the answers for
round one number one. What is the largest animal that
inhabits Glacier? The Moose While grizzly bears

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are also large and impressive, moose are generally larger, with
bulls weighing up to 1600 lbs. Number two, what is the largest
member of the weasel family? The Wolverine.
These animals are true explorers, often covering

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hundreds of miles each week #3 What mammal has the widest
geographic range aside from humans?
According to National GeographicKids, it's the Mountain Lion.
Mountain lions are present in Glacier and inhabit areas with
diverse environments, including those around Lake McDonald and

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Bowman Lake. While the exact population size
is unknown, they are known to beskilled and elusive predators #4
What physical feature distinguishes a grizzly bear
from other bears? The answer is the shoulder hump,
also known as the hump. This hump is made of strong

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muscles that help power the bear's forelimbs and is a key
characteristic of the grizzly #5What is the smallest mammal that
inhabits Glacier? The answer is the American pygmy
shrew. The smallest mammal in Glacier
National Park in all of North America is the American pygmy

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shrew, which is roughly 1.5 to 2inches long and weighs
approximately as much as a dime,according to the National
Wildlife Federation. While picas are also small,
around 4 inches, and live in thepark's Alpine terrain, the pygmy
shrew is smaller. Number six.
What is the largest bird found in Glacier?

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The answer is the trumpeter swan.
Trumpeter Swans are 55 to 63 inches long, weigh 21 to 31 lbs,
and have a wingspan of 74 to 98 inches.
They are white with black legs and bill and can be found in the
park between November and February, often in the mornings

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or late afternoons. And #7 This animal is North
America's largest rodent. The answer is the Beaver.
Beavers are herbivores with webbed hind feet and chisel like
teeth for chewing wood. Beavers build dams to slow down
the flow of water, creating a pond where they can live, raise

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their young and store food. Round 2 Everything glacier #1
There are 762 of these in Glacier, 631 of them are unnamed

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and 131 are named. What are these #2 Which group of
indigenous North American peopleshare the east border with
Glacier, has a population of approximately 17,321 members,
and is the largest Native American tribe in Montana #3

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Though they live in Glacier, they are rarely ever seen.
What is the most abundant Wildcat in North America #4 What
is the name of the largest lake in Glacier?

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#5 This is our double time, double point question of the
day. What is the name of the pass
that marks the Continental divide within glacier number
six? What is the name of the park in
Canada that Glacier borders to the north forming the Waterton

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Glacier International Peace Parkand #7 What is the name of the
highest peak in Glacier NationalPark?
On to the answers number one, there are 762 of these in

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Glacier and that is lakes. 131 of those are named #2 Which
group of indigenous North American people share the east
border with Glacier? That is the Black Feet Nation,
which is one of the 10 largest tribes in the US.

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Their lands total approximately 1.5 million acres bordering
Canada and Glacier, according toblackfeetnation.com #3.
Though they live in Glacier, they are rarely ever seen.
What is the most abundant Wildcat?
That is the bobcat, sometimes called Wildcats.

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Bobcats are the most populated Wildcat species in North America
#4 What is the name of the largest lake in Glacier?
That's Lake McDonald #5 What is the name of the pass that marks
the continental divide within Glacier?

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That's Logan Pass Be sure to award yourself double points if
you got this correct. Number six, What is the name of
the park in Canada that Glacier borders to the north?
The answer is Waterton Lakes National Park #7 the highest

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peak in Glacier National Park isMount Cleveland.
Final round Another animal question.
Wager anywhere from one point toyour total from rounds one and
two combined. Here we go.

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Listed as a threatened species in the contiguous US under the
Endangered Species Act. Snowshoe hairs comprise 60 to
97% of their diet, with rodents,birds, and sometimes larger
animals, and occasionally carry on making up the rest.
Name this elusive animal. The answer is the Canada lynx,

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or simply the lynx. And that wraps up today's
journey through the wonders of nature.
We hope these fascinating facts have sparked your curiosity and
deepened your appreciation for the natural world.
Remember, the Earth is full of surprises, and there's always
something new to learn and explore.

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Thank you for tuning in, and we can't wait to share more nature
trivia with you in future episodes.
Until next time, stay curious, stay connected to nature, and
keep exploring the incredible world around you.
To contact us via e-mail [e-mail], it's in
the show notes or follow us on our adventures on Instagram at

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NPJR Podcast. Happy Trails and Remember the
Earth is ours to explore and protect, so let's get out there
and do it. Explore.
Learn. And protect.