WONDER #2580: What is a Fisher Cat?
Question 1 of 3
This Wonder was mostly about...
- the fisher cat, which is a type of weasel that lives in the forests of North America.
- why the fisher cat is a threat to humans and pets everywhere.
- the fisher cat, which is the largest type of cat that lives in South America.
- how the fishers were reintroduced to the western United States.
Question 2 of 3
Which of the following statements about fishers is NOT true?
- Fishers are one of the few animals that eat porcupines.
- Fishers have short legs that keep them close to the ground.
- Most fishers have white or light grey fur.
- Fishers have to watch out for bobcats, coyotes, and cougars.
Question 3 of 3
The fisher population of Washington state was once wiped out due to what?
- Trapping
- Habitat Loss
- Flooding
- Both a and b
Check your answers online at https://wonderopolis.org/index.php/wonder/What-is-a-Fisher-Cat.