Scavengers/Dangerous Animals
Is a racoon considered a dangerous animal or a scavenger?
Scanvenger
what do you need to do with your food to avoid scavengers?
put it away in a sealed container and far away from your base
T or F: You should make noise when encountering a scavenger
False
T or F: Headphones are a hazard
True
squirrels make nests in trees
true
Name 3 dangerous animals
Bears,cougars,coyotes,snakes,wolves
what should you do with your food when your at your base?
clean up after and leave no open food
Name 2 things to do when you encounter a scavenger
Walk away slowly and and do not disturb it
What type of food should you bring?
Dried,freeze dried or compact foods
What is a female deer called?
A doe
Name 3 scavengers
mice,racoons,squirrel, vulture,hyenna
what do you need to do before setting up at your base? (scavengers)
make sure no dead animals are around
Name 3 things to do when you encounter a dangerous animal
-Make lots of noise
-Back away slowly
-Make yourself look big
What distractions should you leave behind?
Pets and Headphones
What is a group of crows called
A murder
What is a dangerous animal?
any wildlife species capable of causing severe injury or death to humans or animals
What do you need to do before setting up your base? (dangerous animals)
Collect waste around base
How far should you back away from a snake?
Until you are a safe distance so that the snake cannot strike you
What food storage gear should you bring
Tightly sealed containers and clips for food bags
How long do bear hibernate for?
2-7.5 months a year
What is a scavenger?
animal that primarily feed on dead animals
what are two helpful tools to have in case of running into a bear?
Bear repellant and have something that makes noise with you
What could you yell when you encounter a bear?
"Hey bear!!!!"
What should you research
-The local threats that could occur
-Have a good idea of what you would need in case you need to defend your self
-Know how to defend yourself
What birds nest destroys trees?
Herons