Creepy Crawlies
True or False: Insects lay more eggs in the winter.
False! They lay less eggs in the winter.
True or False: All birds migrate in the winter.
False! Not all birds migrate in the winter.
True or false: Hibernation occurs when animals become inactive.
True!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are the "unicorns of the sea"?
Narwhals:)
What three months is winter in?
December, January and February
How deep can a squirrel find food in the snow?
Squirrels can find food that's buried under 1 foot of snow.
How do birds keep their legs and feet warm?
They stand on one leg and tuck the other one into their feathers and then switch.
Name one mammal that hibernates.
Bears, squirrels, groundhogs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, dormice, and bats.
What animals eat seals?
Killer whales, great white sharks and polar bears.
What is hibernation?
It is when an animal sleeps for a long period of time, usually in the winter.
What black and orange insect migrates to the south every winter?
Monarch butterflies
How do birds survive the winter?
They store fat in their bodies, and they fluff up their feathers at night to save heat.
How many pounds can a black bear gain during its pre-hibernation week?
Up to 30 pounds!
What are the fastest sea creatures/animals?
Sailfish
When is it usually the first day of winter?
December 21st(22nd)
True or False: It is easier for bugs to survive the cold when temperatures are stable.
True!
Why don't the legs of ducks and geese freeze in the frigid water in the winter?
Their blood vessels are close together so as the warm blood leaves the body it warms up the cold blood that is returning to the body.
How low can animals' heart rate get when they are hibernating?
Less that 10 beats per minute!
How many pounds can a (male)walrus weigh up to?
2,700 pounds!
Which animals hibernate the longest?
Bats
What is the process called when insects temporarily decrease their metabolism to survive during the winter?
Diapause
What is "caching"? (Not the catching with a "t"!)
Caching is when birds hide food and retrieve it later in the year and eat it.
True or False: Animals can survive without oxygen during hibernation.
True!!!!!
What kind of whales have the most teeth?
Sperm whales
What is the snowiest city on Earth?
Japan