what is the Fisher?
Are fishers Diurnal or Nocturnal?
fishers are nocturnal they hunt and live most of their life during night.
Have we ever made fishers locally extinct?
yes, in the late 1800s
Why should we ban the using of ARs?
They can kill and harm fishers and can actually pass through generations, making the cycle forever. ARs affect 2nd generation more than 1st because 2nd generation can experience extremely low weight, weak bodies and a lot of times death for the young.
What are ARs used for?
ARs are used by humans to kill rodents in farms, housing, and to protect humans from rodents that carry disease (e.g. rabies, and leptospirosis. etc.)
what are 3 things the fisher eats?
rabbits,squirrels,porcupines,mice,woodchuck,insects,fruits,nuts,lizards,frogs and snowshoe hares.
How does deforestation harm fishers?
Deforestation takes away fisher habitats which are hollow trees
What can we use instead of ars?
we can use natural non toxic substances or methods like closing holes.
WHat is a way poison from ARs can pass onto generations?
when a mom gives milk to her kits that milk can contain ARs leading to low weight, and stillbirths and killing the kits
what family is this animal from?
the weasel family
Pollution like fertilizer runoff,climate change,mercury and lead can all kill fishers of effect them greatly , affecting future generations forever.
Why is educating the public important?
Because if we educate the public they will help us stand up to end the harm of fishers. and people need to know what action there taking that may harm or save fishers.
What is the scientific name for the Fisher?
Pekania Pennati
name 3 role it has in the enviorment?
(e.g. producers, third consumer, first consumer ect.)
first and secondary consumer, and teritary
How do toxin exposures harm fishers?
Toxin exposure ,especially ARs, affects their health,can lead to blood clotting and even death.
What is 1 of the steps we have to take?
totally eliminating ARs, use natural non toxic substances or methods instead, or educate the public on how dangerous and harmful ARs are to fishers
why did the Fisher become extinct for a period of time?
Because people hunted and trapped the Fisher too much.
WHat gives fishers an advantage when climbing trees?
their retractable claws and small legs
Why are ARs dangerous to the Fisher?
ARs, affects their health,blood clotting and even death.
how can we convince government officials to make a change?
we can use petitions, parades, speeches and events.
what precent of fishers are exposed to ARs?
a)100%
b)97.5%
c)78.6%
d)85.67%
correct answer c)78.6