Mammals
what are 1 of 3 small mammals mentioned?
Ground Squirrels, voles, Big Brown Bat
How many species of turtles are in Missouri?
21
what amphibian uses camouflage to avoid predators?
wood frog
How many species of birds are found in missouri?
Over 400
How many species of fish approximately are in the missouri river valley
About 200
Why do Grizzly Bears not live within the region anymore?
Western Expansion
Venomous snakes in Missouri are part of what family?
Pit viper
what is Tim's favorite amphibian
Wood Frog
What 3 types of birds were mentioned
Waterfowl, Raptor, and Woodpecker
How heavy can an Alligator Gar be up to
300 lbs
How many Species of mammal can be found in the Missouri River valley?
40
What kind of Diet does the Northern Copperhead Snake have?
Carnivoure
Amphiuma
What is the fastest ever speed of a peregrine falcon
242 MPH
What is the biggest animal in the mississippi river valley
thats not what this project is about
what 3 things classify a mammal as a mammal?
1) Live births
2) Production of milk
3) hair/fur
What is the Average lifespan of the alligator snapping turtle?
11-45?
How many species of Amphibian can be found in the Missouri River area?
43
What is a type of bird not mentioned in the presentation?
Flightless, Song birds, Parrots, Vultures/Carcass eating birds
what are catfish whiskers used for?
to detect food
What is George Steveken's favorite mammal?
Grizzly bear
It is said that a 400-pound (180-kilogram) alligator snapping turtle was caught in what state?
Kansas
How do amphibians breathe and absorb water?
through their skin
How many grams of protein are in an ostrich egg (Within 10 grams)
176 grams
what is the nickname for the missouri river valley?
Big Muddy