Who Eats What?
What do we call animals that eat plants?
Herbivores
I have evergreen leaves and a waxy coating on my leaves to stop water loss. I grow very slowly and can take 20 years to reach 8 feet tall. My berries are eaten by birds, mice, and rabbits. Who am I?
Huckleberry bush
How tall can the Sagebush grow to be?
2-12 feet tall
Why is it important for Brush Rabbits to have strong, long hind legs and feet?
Helps them escape predators
This animal eats rodents like mice and ground squirrels, but also eats fruits and grasses.
Coyote
My leaves normally come in 3 leaflets. I release an oil that can cause an irritating skin reaction. I can grow as a woody shrub or a vine. Who am I?
Poison oak
Why does the California Live Oak Tree have smaller leaves?
To prevent water loss
What do the Mule Deer use their branching antlers for? And when do they shed?
Mule deers use their antlers to spar with other bucks for females. They shed their branching antlers in January or February.
What do we call animals that eat both plants and animals?
Omnivores
I have large ears like a mule. I can make a bounding leap with all 4 feet coming down together. I eat leaves, grasses, and acorns. Who am I?
Mule Deer
When does the Poison Oak plant lose its leaves?
Winter
What do Harvester Ants use their antennae for?
Touching, tasting, and hearing
This animal eats grasses and other plants and has huge incisor teeth to gnaw.
Brush Rabbit
When I am alarmed, I shake my tail back and forth. I have pits on the sides of my head that sense heat. I hunt by waiting for prey and then striking. Who am I?
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake
The Huckleberry Bush has ____ and ____ roots.
California Mice live in ___ family groups
What do we call animals that eat other animals?
Carnivores
I am a special type of carnivore that feeds on dead animals. I have a bald head and a strong hooked beak. I use warm air currents to soar and glide. Who am I?
Turkey Vulture
The Sagebrush has what kind of oils? It coats the leaves and stems
Why is it important for a Ground squirrel to have a long tail?
It helps them with balance and to stay warm at night or when it's cold