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1. Can you spot any adaptations this animal has that helps it survive in the wild? While it may be hard to spot Lizzie, our northern alligator lizard, she has a cool adaptation where she can actually detach her tail, allowing her to escape from predators when caught while they are distracted by the detached, flailing tail.
While it may be hard to spot Lizzie, our northern alligator lizard, she has a cool adaptation where she can actually detach her tail, allowing her to escape from predators when caught while they are distracted by the detached, flailing tail.
2. What senses do I use to survive in my habitat? Are my senses different than yours? Western terrestrial garter snakes actually use their tongue to smell! They will flick their tongue, collecting tiny particles, which they pull into their mouths and press against the Jacobson’s organ, transmitting that information to their brain.
Western terrestrial garter snakes actually use their tongue to smell! They will flick their tongue, collecting tiny particles, which they pull into their mouths and press against the Jacobson’s organ, transmitting that information to their brain.
3. Can you spot any adaptations this animal has that helps it hunt for food in the wild? Bald eagles have incredibly interesting feet! Their feet have 4 talons, 3 in front, 1 at the back, this rear “thumb” talon aids in their ability to securely grab prey. They also have spicules on their feet, small bumps that act as extra grip to help hold onto slippery fish.
Bald eagles have incredibly interesting feet! Their feet have 4 talons, 3 in front, 1 at the back, this rear “thumb” talon aids in their ability to securely grab prey. They also have spicules on their feet, small bumps that act as extra grip to help hold onto slippery fish.
4. Can you guess how much i weigh and what my wingspan is? With an average wingspan of 6 feet 8 inches, golden eagles are the largest eagle species in North America. Despite their size, these eagles only weigh around 6-10 pounds for males and 8-14 pounds for females, this is due to the hollow, honeycomb like bone structure of birds.
With an average wingspan of 6 feet 8 inches, golden eagles are the largest eagle species in North America. Despite their size, these eagles only weigh around 6-10 pounds for males and 8-14 pounds for females, this is due to the hollow, honeycomb like bone structure of birds.
5. Can you spot any adaptations this animal has that helps it hunt for food in the wild? Grizzly bears are omnivores! They consume a mixed diet of plants and other animals. The large shoulder hump, which is a distinguishing characteristic of grizzly bears, helps these animal hunt and forage for food. That shoulder hump is actually a mass of muscles which gives the grizzly bear strength to dig for roots or burrowing mammals.
Grizzly bears are omnivores! They consume a mixed diet of plants and other animals. The large shoulder hump, which is a distinguishing characteristic of grizzly bears, helps these animal hunt and forage for food. That shoulder hump is actually a mass of muscles which gives the grizzly bear strength to dig for roots or burrowing mammals.
6. When winter approaches, what do you think I do to survive in the cold? Can you find any clues in my habitat or on my body that will help you answer this? The tail of a red fox makes up approximately one third of its entire body length. To get ready for winter, foxes will grow a thick layer of fur all over its body resulting in an extra bushy tail. A red fox will keep itself warm in the winter by wrapping itself up with its tail.
The tail of a red fox makes up approximately one third of its entire body length. To get ready for winter, foxes will grow a thick layer of fur all over its body resulting in an extra bushy tail. A red fox will keep itself warm in the winter by wrapping itself up with its tail.
7. Can you spot any adaptations this animal has to help it survive in the wild? Bison’s large head actually act like plows, helping them to dig through the snow to access the grasses underneath it and continue finding food in the winter. When bison herds roamed the plains, they made a “ploughed superhighway” giving other animals access to grass and locations that would have been buried otherwise.
Bison’s large head actually act like plows, helping them to dig through the snow to access the grasses underneath it and continue finding food in the winter. When bison herds roamed the plains, they made a “ploughed superhighway” giving other animals access to grass and locations that would have been buried otherwise.
8. Do I have horns or antlers? Are horns and antlers the same? Do males and females grow antlers or horns? Just like their names suggest, bighorn sheep have horns, not antlers. Horns are made of keratin while antlers are made of bone. Bighorn sheep will grow the same set of horns throughout its entire lifetime without shedding them like deer or elk. Both males and females have horns, though the males’ horns are larger and far more impressive looking.
Just like their names suggest, bighorn sheep have horns, not antlers. Horns are made of keratin while antlers are made of bone. Bighorn sheep will grow the same set of horns throughout its entire lifetime without shedding them like deer or elk. Both males and females have horns, though the males’ horns are larger and far more impressive looking.
9. Is this tree coniferous or deciduous? Typically, deciduous trees are thought of as broadleaf trees and shrubs, like oak or maple trees, which will change colour in the fall and lose their leaves in the winter, while coniferous trees are thought of as evergreens like pines or cedars, with needle shaped leaves. This tree is a Larch tree, which may look like a coniferous tree with its needles, but the needles will actually change colour in the fall, and drop for the winter like deciduous trees. A larch is a coniferous tree.
Typically, deciduous trees are thought of as broadleaf trees and shrubs, like oak or maple trees, which will change colour in the fall and lose their leaves in the winter, while coniferous trees are thought of as evergreens like pines or cedars, with needle shaped leaves. This tree is a Larch tree, which may look like a coniferous tree with its needles, but the needles will actually change colour in the fall, and drop for the winter like deciduous trees. A larch is a coniferous tree.