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JEOPARDY !

Welcome to. New Jersey’s Biodiversity. JEOPARDY !. Animals of New Jersey?. A Hairy Situation. Winged Wonders. Tip the Scales. Surf and Turf. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500. 500.

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JEOPARDY !

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  1. Welcome to NewJersey’s Biodiversity JEOPARDY!

  2. Animals of New Jersey? A Hairy Situation Winged Wonders Tip the Scales Surf and Turf 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 End

  3. Can a wild black bear be found in New Jersey? YES NO

  4. Black bears live in the forests of northern New Jersey. In the 1970’s, there were fewer than 100 in the state. Now, there are more than 2,000 black bears! There have been confirmed bear sightings in all 21 NJ counties. You can learn more at: Correct! www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/bearfacts.htm Jeopardy 100 pts

  5. Sorry, wrong answer! Black bears live in the forests of northern New Jersey. In the 1970’s, there were fewer than 100 in the state. Now, there are more than 2,000 black bears! There have been confirmed bear sightings in all 21 NJ counties. You can learn more at: Jeopardy www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/bearfacts.htm

  6. Can you find a wild Southern Flying Squirrel in New Jersey? YES NO

  7. CORRECT! The southern flying squirrel is found in many areas of New Jersey, including VOORHEES! Due to its small size and nocturnal habits, it is very difficult to find! Jeopardy 200 pts

  8. Sorry, wrong answer. The southern flying squirrel is found in many areas of New Jersey, including VOORHEES! Due to its small size and nocturnal habits, it is very difficult to find! Jeopardy

  9. Could you find a wild moose in New Jersey? YES NO

  10. Sorry! These huge animals are NOT found in New Jersey. To find these guys, you would have to drive north for a few hours. Jeopardy

  11. You’re absolutely right! These huge animals are NOT found in New Jersey. To find these guys, you would have to drive north for a few hours. Jeopardy 300 pts

  12. Could you find a wild coyote in New Jersey? YES NO

  13. You’re right!! 400 pts Most people do not realize that coyotes CAN be found in South Jersey. There is a even pack of coyotes on the Island of Cape May! Learn more about New Jersey’s coyotes: Jeopardy www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/coyote_info.htm

  14. Sorry! Most people do not realize that coyotes CAN be found in South Jersey. There is a even pack of coyotes on the Island of Cape May! Learn more about New Jersey’s coyotes: Jeopardy www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/coyote_info.htm

  15. Could you find a humpback whale off the coast of New Jersey? YES NO

  16. Good Answer! At certain times of the year, humpbacks can be found off our shores. If you’re lucky, you may find them while on a boat! 500 pts Jeopardy

  17. Wrong answer! At certain times of the year, humpbacks can be found off our shores. If you’re lucky, you may find them while on a boat! Jeopardy

  18. Could this Wood Duck be found in New Jersey? YES NO

  19. You’re right! Wood ducks can be found in many lakes and marshy areas. Since they are very shy, it is difficult to find them sometimes! Jeopardy 200 pts

  20. Guess again! Wood ducks can be found in many lakes and marshy areas. Since they are very shy, it is difficult to find them sometimes! Jeopardy

  21. Could you find a cute little puffin in New Jersey? YES NO

  22. Trick question! Puffins are usually NOT anywhere New Jersey but . . . Most winters, a very few Atlantic Puffin are found by boaters off the coast of New Jersey. However, this sea bird does not usually come so far south. Jeopardy 500 pts

  23. Could this colorful falcon be found hunting in New Jersey? YES NO

  24. Yep! The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America. Even though it’s small, it is quite a good hunter! Jeopardy 100 pts

  25. Sorry! You’re mistaken. The American kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America. Even though it’s small, it is quite a good hunter! Jeopardy

  26. Could this songbird be found in the trees of New Jersey? YES NO

  27. You’re right! This is a Black-throated Blue Warbler which nests in New Jersey. Warblers are very small birds. This guy measures less than 5 ½ inches long and weighs less than ½ ounce. In the past, these birds have nested behind our school! 300 pts Jeopardy

  28. Incorrect! This is a black throated blue warbler which nests in New Jersey. Last year, a pair of these nested behind our school! Jeopardy

  29. Are there nesting bald eagles in New Jersey? YES NO

  30. Good answer! There were NO nesting bald eagles in New Jersey just a few decades ago. As of 2014, there were 146 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles that produced 201 young in New Jersey! 400 pts Jeopardy

  31. Well… There were NO nesting bald eagles in New Jersey just a few decades ago. As of 2014, there were 146 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles that produced 201 young in New Jersey! Jeopardy

  32. Could you find a rattlesnake in the woods of New Jersey? YES NO

  33. That’s right! Timber rattlesnakes are a top predator of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. They do have venom and can be very dangerous! Jeopardy 100 pts

  34. Sorry! Timber rattlesnakes are a top predator of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. They do have venom and can be very dangerous! Jeopardy

  35. Could you find a turtle like this around here? YES NO

  36. Sure! The Painted Turtle can be found near almost any water source in the New Jersey! Jeopardy 200 pts

  37. Are you sure?! The Painted Turtle can be found near almost any water source in New Jersey! Jeopardy

  38. Are wild chameleons found in New Jersey? YES NO

  39. Sorry! If you want to see chameleons around here, you’re only hopes are a pet store or zoo! Jeopardy

  40. Good job! If you want to see chameleons around here, you’re only hopes are a pet store or zoo! Jeopardy 300 pts

  41. What about a corn snake in New jersey? YES NO

  42. No go! Corn snakes do live in New Jersey. They can be very tough to find! And, no, they do not have venom! Jeopardy

  43. Bingo! Corn snakes do live in New Jersey. They can be very tough to find! And, no, they do not have venom! Jeopardy 400 pts

  44. Does this skink and its bright blue tail live in New jersey? YES NO

  45. Eggs-actly! Five-lined skinks are native to the Pine Barrens. They are really neat looking in person! Jeopardy 500 pts

  46. Not eggs-actly! Five lined skinks are native to the Pine Barrens. They are really neat looking in person! Jeopardy

  47. Does this tree frog call New Jersey home? YES NO

  48. Yes! This is the endangered Pine Barrens tree frog. The average size for this tiny frog is only 1.5 inches! Jeopardy 100 pts

  49. Don’t jump to conclusions! This is the endangered Pine Barrens tree frog. The average size for this tiny frog is only 1.5 inches! Jeopardy

  50. Would you find a marbled salamander in New Jersey? YES NO

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