Migration
What is migration?
Traveling the same route repeatedly
Who is the iconic mascot of forest fire safety in the U.S since the 40s
Smokey Bear
What do large eyes on a skull typically mean?
Nocturnal
Name one of the birds in the water bird enclosure
Beans,
Selena
Russel
Maybe
Elenore
Timothy
Nigel
Rango
What did I go to school for?
Wildlife biology/ Management
T or F: All birds migrate
False
How can you tell if a tress has been through a fire?
Char marks on the bark, fire scars
List two things identifying animal scat can teach you
Animals' presence/ diet
Define estuary.
Areas with brackish water where fresh bodies of water meet the ocean. Sometimes called fish nurseries.
Where is my home state?
Georgia
List three dangers to migrating
predators
weather
cities
Name 3 benefits to prescribe burning.
Fuel Reduction/reduce risk of wildfires
Hardwood control
Wildlife management/ herbaceous plant promotion
Controlling invasive species
Maintaining historic landscape
Name 3 animal scats we saw on our walk.
rabbit, bobcat, raccoon
What is erosion?
The geological process where water, wind, or snow transport soil or organic matter. Weathering
How long have I been at Busch?
4 months
How do biologists know where birds migrate to?
surveys and radio telemetry
T or F: We use prescribed fires to kill plants and trees
True
What are the three types of teeth we talked about?
Canines, molars, incisors
Who is Freddie and how old is she?
American Alligator/ 40 yrs
What kind of pet do I have? Bonus point if you his name
Cat named Duncan
What do we call the different migration routes that animals fly in
Fly away zones
How can you tell how old a tree is?
By counting the tree rings
How can you tell a buck skull from a doe skull?
Bucks may have antlers
What is the process that gives plants their food?
photosynthesis
What did my dad do for work when I was a kid?
wildland firefighter/ Smokey Bear