What Does the Fox Say? Test Your Knowledge of Finnish Wildlife!
If you’re intrigued by the wonders of Finland’s forests, you might find yourself pondering two questions: what do bear droppings look like, and what sounds do these animals make? Here’s your chance to put your knowledge of Finnish wildlife to the test!
Drawing on the captivating sounds and intriguing signs of some of Finland’s most elusive creatures, we invite you to take a quiz that challenges your familiarity with these forest denizens. While it may be rare to spot a bear, lynx, or wolverine in person, you’ll likely encounter their droppings in the wild. And for many, the call of the fox remains a mysterious sound yet to be heard.
In this engaging quiz, you’ll have the opportunity to identify ten different animals that roam Finland’s picturesque woods. While experts may distinguish these creatures by their calls or scat, you can also rely on both clues to make your guesses.
You might be wondering how the scoring works: earn two points for correctly identifying an animal by either its call or its droppings, but only one point if you use both clues. A wrong answer, unfortunately, yields no points at all.
So, fire up your forest instincts and see how well you can navigate the sounds and signs of Finland’s wildlife!
Sources: Metsähallitus Forest and Park Services. Photo sources: Yle, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Finnish Wildlife Agency.