Squirrels
What part of a squirrel's body helps it balance while climbing trees?
It's bushy tail
Where do skunks typically den?
In burrows, hollow logs, or under porches.
What sound do raccoons make when they communicate?
Chirps, growls, or purring sounds.
What type of diet do opossums have?
Omnivorous (eating fruits, insects, small animals, and carrion).
How far can a skunks spray reach?
Up to 10 feet
What type of diet do squirrels have?
They are omnivorous (eating nuts, seeds, fruits, fungi, and occasionally insects or bird eggs)
How do skunks warn predators before spraying?
stomping their feet and raising their tails.
What time of year do raccoons breed?
Late winter to early spring
What disease are opossums resistant to?
Rabies
Little brown bats use a natural sonar system to find prey and avoid collisions, what is this system called?
Echolocation
What behavior do squirrels exhibit when they feel threatened?
They freeze, chatter, or flick their tails.
What do skunks commonly eat?
Insects, small animals, fruits, and garbage.
What kind of diet do raccoons have?
Omnivorous (eating fruits, insects, small animals, and trash).
What unique defensive behavior do opossums exhibit when threatened?
Playing dead
Skunks are immune to the venom of which dangerous predator?
Rattlesnakes
What is the main predator of tree squirrels?
Birds of prey like hawks and owls.
What time of year do skunks mate?
Late winter to early spring.
Raccoons have a distinctive black mask on their face. What is its purpose?
It helps reduce glare and improve night vision.
Opossums are marsupials, for how long do young stay in the pouch?
Up to 3 months
What do raccoons use their highly sensitive front paws for?
Feeling for food
What is the name of the nests that squirrels build in tree branches?
Dreys
Skunks are crepuscular. What does this mean about their activity patterns?
They are most active at dawn and dusk.
What unique behavior are raccoons known for when handling their food?
Washing or dipping it in water.
How many teeth do opossums have?
50 (the most out of any land animal)
Squirrels are diurnal. What does this mean about their activity patterns?
They are active during the day