Predator and Furbearer Identification

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Across
  1. 1. Both the American Marten and the Fisher belong to this taxonomic family
  2. 3. Animal in the family Mustelidae that is a carnivore, has a max lifespan of 10 years, and has a home range of 1 to 2 square miles
  3. 6. Plant eaters
  4. 10. This animal has the smallest home range compared to any other animal discussed yesterday
  5. 12. Dense, soft hair which provides insulation and water-repellent qualities
  6. 14. This order includes both the castoridae and the cricetidae families
  7. 15. This animal is a large predator found in Virginia in the cat family
  8. 17. Family that includes both coyotes and gray wolves
  9. 18. This animal is an herbivore that does not travel more than 200 yards from water
Down
  1. 2. Genus and species of the Western Spotted Skunk
  2. 4. This animal in the family felidae is found almost exclusively in Canada and the American Northwest
  3. 5. Family that skunks belong to
  4. 7. Outer layer of longer, silky hair to protect the underfur
  5. 8. Plant and meat eaters
  6. 9. Animals which hunt and kill other animals for food
  7. 11. Mammals which are traditionally trapped or hunter for their fur
  8. 13. This animal has a home range of about 1 square mile and can be found almost anywhere in North America
  9. 16. Meat eaters