Wildlife We’ve Met
Fill in the blank:
Birds descended from ________.
Dinosaurs
What do we call plants that make their own food?
Primary producers
Name two invasive plants we learned about during BOSS camp
Japanese Honeysuckle, bittersweet, multiflora rose, etc
What’s the part of the fishing rod that holds the fishing line?
the reel
What is the name of the rope we used to make our bracelets last week?
Paracord
Where did we find carnivorous plants?
The bog!
What’s the top predator in a food web called?
Tertiary consumer (apex predator)
Name one invasive aquatic animal we learned about.
Zebra mussels, Asian carp, rusty crayfish, etc
What should you do with a fish if you’re not keeping it?
Quickly remove the hook and safely release it into the water
What week did we learn about trees?
Week 1
Name three insects that are important pollinators.
What’s one reason it’s important to have balance in an ecosystem?
If one part changes, it affects the whole system
What is the difference between an invasive species and a non-native species?
Invasive species outcompete native species
Name three types of bait a fish might like to eat
Worms (many types), bugs, minnows, corn, artificial lures, etc.
Name two animals we could see from the patio/window.
Deers, sandhill cranes, red-winged blackbird, etc
What is the major life change that frogs, salamanders, and butterflies go through called?
Metamorphosis
Name a role in the food web that eats both plants and animals, and give an example of one animal in this role.
Omnivore + 1 example
Which bird in Michigan is invasive and often lives near people?
European starling or house sparrow
Where might you find fish hiding in a lake?
Near rocks, logs, plants, or docks
What is the name for our morning group meeting, and what tree is it usually by?
First look, by the sassafras tree
How can you tell the difference between a canine and a feline's track?
A canine print will always have nail prints, felines have retractable claws that won't show on pawprints/tracks
What’s it called when an animal blends in with its surroundings? Give one example.
Camouflage +1 example
What are three ways people can help stop invasive species?
Clean boots/boats, plant native species, don’t release pets, educate others, donate to local clean-up efforts, or volunteer to help at one, etc
Why do you need to match bait to the fish you’re trying to catch?
Different fish eat different things/live in different areas
Everyone in your group has to say one thing they learned at camp (no repeats!)
What did you learn?