Spiders
How many legs does a spider have?
8 legs
Besides bears, what is one other animal that hibernates?
Insects, turtles, snakes, frogs
What do MOST bats eat?
Bugs and insects
For how long should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds
What is "hibernation"?
A long sleep during the winter months
Name 2 of the 3 spiders we learned about in-depth for our spider crawlers.
Orb Weaver, Crab, and Jumping Spiders
Name 3 foods that bears eat.
Strawberries, blueberries, acorns, hazelnuts, grass, grubs, ant eggs, salmon, trout
Where do bats like to live?
Dark places like caves, tunnels, and trees
Name 2 possible ways germs may be spread.
Not washing your hands, not covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, touching people when you are sick
What does it mean to "camouflage"?
To blend into your surroundings
What word means "a fear of spiders"?
Arachnophobia
What happens to a bear's body during hibernation?
Everything "slows down"
What kind of bats can you see at the Cleveland Zoo?
Fruit bats
Name 2 possible ways we can keep germs from spreading.
Washing our hands, wearing a mask when we are sick, sanitizing our areas
What is it called when bugs and birds fly to a warmer place for the winter months?
Migration
What is one possible reason why a spider may be red in color?
To scare away predators, to blend into nature, to show they are venomous
Why do bears hibernate?
Because there is not enough food for them to eat during the winter
What is "echolocation"?
Using the sound that bounces off of objects and come back to your ears to determine where objects are
Why should you NOT use cold water to wash your hands?
It is not warm enough to kill germs
What does it mean to be "nocturnal"?
To sleep during the day and wake up at night
A Black Widow is venomous, but Doug says we should not be afraid of them- why is that?
Besides being curious, what is one other reason why humans would want to learn the science behind hibernation?
To pause humans while they are sick, to save resources like food, to move forward into the future
Why do bats have large ears?
So they can hear their squeaks echo off of their food and other surroundings
Why are nails often the most difficult part of the hand to clean?
Dirt gets stuck under nails
What is the scientific name for a spider's "booty"?
Abdomen