NEWS FROM CORN HILL NAVIGATION FOUNDATION

A cruise on Riverie immerses passengers in the natural beauty of the Genesee River and its flora
and fauna. Test your knowledge about the wildlife that lives in and around the river habitat.

1. What bird species are you NOT likely to see while cruising on Riverie?
a. Trumpeter Swan
b. Bald Eagle
c. Great Blue Heron
d. White Egret

2. Which of the following mammals, often seen near the river’s edge, is known for its
ability to build lodges and dams from sticks and mud?
a. River Otter
b. Beaver
c. Muskrat
d. Mink

3. Which fish, a popular target for anglers in the Genesee River, is known for its strong
fighting ability and is commonly referred to as “the king of freshwater fish” in North
America?
a. Largemouth Bass
b. Walleye
c. Northern Pike
d. Steelhead Trout

4. The Genesee River is a key habitat for many species of turtles. Which species, often
found basking on logs or rocks in the river, is known for its bright yellow markings on the
head?
a. Painted Turtle
b. Snapping Turtle
c. Box Turtle
d. Slider Turtle

5. Which species of bat, commonly found near the Genesee River, is known for its role in
controlling insect populations and is currently facing conservation challenges due to a
disease called white-nose syndrome?
a. Hog-nosed Bat
b. Fruit Bat
c. Little Brown Bat
d. Horseshoe Bat

6. Which mammal was successfully re-introduced to the Genesee River area by the NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation from 1995-2000?
a. White-tailed Deer
b. American Mink
c. Red Fox
d. River Otter

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and fauna.

Answers:
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. c
6. d

Photo credit: Emily Sherman IG @emilyshermandesign on a Riverie Birding Cruise