Antlers
the type of big game that have the biggest antlers.
what are moose & elk?
Two types of animals with horns you can hunt in Utah.
Big horn sheep and Mountain Goats, antelope, bison
What Am I?:
Has branching antlers with many points and is very large.
Elk
Name one place that Theodore Roosevelt helped to create
Craters lake, grand canyon, devils tower, glacier national park, bird refuge, pelican island, any of the picture we saw in the slides.
What does conservation mean?
Conservation is the act of protecting Earth's natural resources, like water, air, and animals, so they aren't wasted or destroyed and will be there for future generations. It involves using resources wisely and making sure animals and their homes (habitats) stay healthy and safe.
The type of deer we have in Utah
what is a Mule Deer
In Utah, which animal is the largest* big game species you can hunt
Bison
What am I?
Has smaller, forked antlers and is medium-sized.
Mule Deer
What did Roosevelt see that made him want to create the North American Model of Conservation?
He saw that animals were disappearing and forests were being cut down without any plan to protect them.
Wildlife should be used wisely. What do you think "wisely" means in conservation?
(Up to teacher) but around the idea that things shouldn't be wasted that's sustainable use
What's one key difference between moose antlers and elk antlers?
Moose have paddles
Bighorn sheep and mountain goats both live in rocky areas, but what's one way you could tell them apart? So, If you saw an animal with curved horns in Utah's mountains, how would you decide if it's a bighorn sheep or a mountain goat?
Look at body shape. Bighorn Sheep are stockier while mountain goats are taller and leaner.
What am I?
You see a huge animal with massive horns on its head and a humped shoulder.
Bison
What number president was Theodore Roosevelt?
26th
Science guides conservation decisions. Why might scientists be important when making rules about wildlife?
Scientists study animal behavior and habitats to make smart decisions.