Mammals
These are two main traits that distinguish mammals from other animals
This bird is the Indiana state bird
What is a cardinal
This pan sized fish has a colorful flap near its gill that gives it its name. You can find it in warmer, calm waters with plants and structure.
What is a bluegill
This type of critter is known for moist skin, jelly like eggs, goes through metamorphosis, and is born with gills.
What is an amphibian?
This mammal is the largest rodent in Indiana. If it sees you, you will hear a loud smack.
What is a beaver
This type of mammal in Indiana can be found flying around eating insects
What is a bat
Name three traits all birds have in common
Warm blooded, hollow bones, feathers
Tragic damage was done to this important water way during the 1990's causing all fish to be killed off. Decades later, it is now one of the best fishing and wildlife rivers around
What is the White River
This common amphibian is green in color with a yellow or white belly. It enjoys climbing in Indiana.
What is a green tree frog
This fish enjoys the intermediate zone cold, dark, muddy water with a slight current. Dont let its name fool you, its no pet.
What is a catfish
This water loving animal was almost extinct in Indiana, but thankfully now is doing much better after it became protected. They look cute floating on their back
What is a river otter?
This strange organ in an owl keeps them from digesting bones, fur and feathers from its prey. It also makes them cough up a nasty pellet
What is a gizzard
Fish are cold blooded animals. What is the scientific term for that?
What is ectothermic
This reptile is one of the largest in Indiana. It has a spiky body and a pointy beak type nose. Makes a good soup though.
What is an alligator snapping turtle
Why did the chicken cross the road
Becaaauuuuuuuse. Must be said like a chicken to count
This trait of mammals means that they are warm blooded.
This type of bird foot commonly has 4 toes and is used to hold a branch. You can see one on a blue Jay
What is a perching foot
This water zone is known for cooler temperatures, rocky bottoms and a swift current. Trout can be found here.
What is the erosional zone?
This type of bird is in the raptor family. It has talons used for grasping prey and a tearing beak. Its bright red tail feathers will help you identify it.
What is a red tailed hawk
This strange mammal in Indiana has a pouch for its young and looks like a large white rat. You can find it hanging around in the trees.
What is an opossum
What is a crushing beak
These are the three classes of fish
Jawless, bony and cartilaginous
Name 4 traits of reptiles.
cold blooded, dry scaly skin, leathery eggs, born with lungs.
This green headed, warm blooded creature has a sifting beak and swimming feet
What is a mallard duck