Rat Snake
scientific name, class, order
Pantherophis alleghaniensis, Reptilia, Squamata
Compare the scientific name, class, and order of the red fox and the gray fox?
red:Vulpes vulpes, Mammalia, Carnivora
gray:Urocyon cinereoargenteus,Mammalia,Carnivora
are males or females bigger and by how much?
females by 3 inches
scientific name, class, and order
Bubo virginianus
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
how are owls talons arranged?
Three toes on each foot point forward and one toe points backwards. If their prey is struggling, owls can rotate one of their front toes to the back, in order to get a better grip on their prey
where would you NOT find a rat snake in NC?
highly urbanized areas/highest elevation in mountains
after mating in ______ red foxes have ___ litter per year in _____ through _____. Each litter has an average of _____ pups
Red foxes have one litter per year in late
February through April, with an average
of five pups.
what season are the red-tailed hawks most commonly seen in?
Often, red-tailed hawks from the north migrate to North Carolina, making this species more numerous in fall and winter than during the breeding season.
Young great horned owls require ____ weeks to achieve max size but overall need ____ weeks for plumage development to be able to fly
4-6 weeks and 8-9 weeks
slide 7
identify which animal's skulls are presented
a-virginia opposum
b-bobcat
c-coyote
Like most snakes, rat snakes often release a foul-smelling musk from glands at _________ when they are frightened or angry—an effective deterrent against some predators.
Like most snakes, rat snakes often release a foul-smelling musk from glands at the base of their tails when they are frightened or angry—an effective deterrent against some predators.
how big is a red fox's range on average
2 to 8 miles
slide 3
identify the great horned owlets?
middle
The great horned owl's closest relative is the _____ ___, the scientific name of this species is ____ ___ and it is from _______
The great horned owl’s closest relative is the eagle owl (Bubo bubo) of Eurasia.
The great horned owl's closest relative is the eagle owl, the scientific name of this species is Bubo bubo and it is from Eurasia
Which species has altricial young?
a. Barred Owl
b. Black Bear
c. Beaver
d. Box Turtle
A
what kind of spot does a mother lay her clutch in?
damp, sheltered spot-
rotten log, tree cavity or sawdust
pile.
how heavy is an adult red fox
a.7-14 pounds
b.8-15 pounds
c.20-26 pounds
d.16-20 pounds
b.8-15 pounds
why do red tailed hawks fly very high in the sky?
to catch thermals(columns of warm air) so they can soar instead of wasting energy to fly
slide1
which one is the great horned owl skull?
middle one
slide 8
bobcat
slide 6
which one is the rat snake skull
left-right is copperhead
What is the name of the recessive genetic mutation of the red fox characterized by the absence of long guard hairs, grey/brown color, and a tightly curled, woolly underfur
Samson foxes
What feature of habitat fragmentation has actually benefitted/not hurt red tailed hawk populations?
Power lines and sorta roads
slide 2
which picture shows the great horned owl tracks?
left
slide 9
identify the animals these skulls came from
top-mallard
bottom-canada