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Musk deer

Test

1.       What does a musk deer look like?

·  deer

·   elk

·  roe deer

2.      How do male musk deer compensate for the lack of horns?

· tail

· with long saber-like fangs

· horns

3.      Where was the historical habitat of the musk deer?

· The entire eastern half of Asia, except plains and deserts

· North America

· Europe

4.      Why have people hunted musk deer since ancient times?

· Because of the musk, which has a healing effect

· Because of the meat

· Because of the skin

5.      What is the value of musk deer musk?

· Nutritional value

· For making clothes

· Medicinal properties and durability of perfume aroma

6.      What are the main reasons for the decline in the musk deer population?

·  Diseases

·  Unregulated hunting and habitat destruction

·  lack of food

7.      How did the musk deer population in Russia change from 1988 to 2002?

·  Decreased from 160–170 thousand to 32–40.5 thousand.

·  Doubled.

·  Remained stable

8.      What is the status of the musk deer in the International Red Book?

·  Vulnerable species

·  Extinct species

·   Not protected

9.      What secretion does the special gland on the belly of the male musk deer secrete?

·  Sweet juice

·  Musk

·  Poison

10.  How long do females carry their offspring?

· 12 months

· 6 months

· 9 months

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