Invasive Species
What was the main invasive animal we discussed?
Burmese Python
Define Ornithology
Branch of zoology that studies birds
What are the names of the two otters that live at the sanctuary?
Charlie and Tater-Tot
What does large eyes typically represent?
Nocturnal
T/F Snakes primarily smell with their noses?
False snakes uses both their nose and tongues to smell
What are three ways to control invasive species?
-Hunting
-Traps
-Tracking
-Herbicides
-Pet trade regulation
List on reason why birding important?
- To tack increase and decrease in population
- Track migratory patterns
- To bring awareness to bird species
-Locate endangered/threatened species
What happened to Mo's eye?
She was in a car accident.
What does eyes in the front of the skull represent?
What does eyes on the side of the head represent?
- eyes in front mean most likely is a predator
-eyes on the side means prey animal
Name one way the Burmese python made its way to the Everglades
- hurricane knocking over breeding places
- People releasing pets
Define "what is a invasive species"
A non-native species or introduced species that causes harm to the environment
T/F All field guides are all categorized the same way?
False, they can be categorized by region, families, similarities etc.
Who is Arvy and why is she a sanctuary resident?
Pelican who had frost bite on his feet.
What does a long nose on a animal typically represent?
Very good sense of smell
Name 4 types of clouds?
Nimbus, Cirrus, Stratus, cumulus
What did the python video call snakes that were tracked back to breeding grounds?
A) Trader Snakes
B) Tracker Snakes
C) Judas Snakes
Judas Snakes
What is the difference is the American Crow and the Fish Crow
- calls
-Size of tail
Who is Yar?
Yellow Rat Snake
Name 3 of the skulls we studied
-raccoon
-skunk
-white tailed-deer
-black bear
-great blue heron
- red fox
- Virginia Opossum
What is brackish water.
Mix of salt and fresh water
Which animal is NOT invasive?
A) Green Mussels
B) Hydrilla
C) Walking Catfish
D) Luna Month
D) Luna Moth
Name 3 of the bird species that we saw while birding.
- loggerhead shrike
- blue jays
-Red-bellied Woodpecker
-Black/Turkey Vultures
- Fish Crow
Name all 5 box turtles?
-Pancake
-Burger
-Hercules
- Jo-Jo
-Myrtle
Explain how teeth shape can show what type of diet the animal eats.
Herbivores- teeth adapted for cutting and grinding plants
Omnivores- have teeth adapted for slicing, tearing, and chewing their food.
Carnivores- have teeth adapted for grabbing prey, slicing, and chewing.
What is the formal name of the special scales on a turtle shell?
Scutes