Vernal Cool
What is a vernal pool?
A pool or pond that dries up during the hotter seasons.
Name an abiotic factor
Weather, rocks, lightning, fire, air, water, etc.
What does the prefix "bio" mean?
Living! Biology is the study of living systems.
Name one of the birds we met!
Pip, Skili, Ruth, Ferdinand, Junior, Dyami, Cricket, and Evie.
What's the first step in patient intake?
A phone call!
What type of species of frog do we have in our vernal pond?
Pacific Tree Frog
What are some characteristics that make fire "alive"?
It grows, it consumes energy and produces waste, and moves.
Name 3 groups of Arthropods
Insects, Arachnids, and Crustaceans
Why was Dyami deemed 'unreleasable'?
He was shot and can no longer use his wing properly.
What should you do if you find any injured or possibly abandoned animal?
Call us or your local wildlife center.
Why don't we have fishes?
Pool dry fish die
Ecosystem
Name the five vertebrate groups:
Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish
What is the scientific name for a great horned owl's 'horns' called?
Plumicorns
What caused the frogs to have multiple limbs?
A parasite that infected the tadpoles.
Most organisms are made up of Carbon. Where do plants get their carbon from?
They absorb it from the air in the atmosphere.
What is the first (oldest) difference life evolved that separated bacteria? (fungi, plants, animals)
We have nuclei in our cells, or DNA packages. Bacteria have a DNA soup called a nucleoid.
Why can't we collect bird feathers or native animal skins?
It is highly regulated and you need to get permits in order to keep any biofacts. This is preventative measure to help stop poaching.
Name any medication.
Ivermectin, gabapentin, clavamox, etc.
The newt tadpole that we found in our pond had a structure on it's head. What are these and what are they used for?
External gills used for breathing.
How do plants use sunlight to survive?
They convert sunlight and other nutrients into sugars. 50 extra points for anyone that mentions producers.
What are the shared characteristics of organisms called?
Synapomorphies!
Junior, the turkey vulture, has 'Metabolic Bone Disease'. What does that mean and how do we help that?
This is a disease that affects the strength of his bones. We can help combat this by giving him lots of vitamins and nutrients on his food to increase the strength of his bones.