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Animals – Volume 2

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Table of Contents Theme

Armadillos 1-3

Badgers 4-6

Bears 7-9

Coyotes 10-12

Foxes 13-15

Hedgehogs 16-18

Jaguars 19-21

Lemurs 22-24

Ocelots 25-27

Opossums 28-30

Owls 31-33

Raccoons 34-36

Skunks 37-39

Tapirs 40-42

Wolves 43-45

Format

Cyber-Starter 1-45

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Armadillos are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Can an armadillo swim or climb? Do they move quickly? What do they feel like? Find the answers to these questions and more by answering the questions below. The resources will help you.

1. http://www.everwonder.com/david/armadillo/about/index.html Interesting Facts

2. http://www.everwonder.com/david/armadillo/homehabits/index.html Homes and Habitat

3. http://www.everwonder.com/david/armadillo/feeders/index.html Eating Habits

4. http://www.everwonder.com/david/armadillo/decline/index.html Declining in Number

Resources

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Questions:

1. Give a physical description of the armadillo.

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2. How many species of armadillo are there?

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3. How big is the largest armadillo of eastern South America?

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4. In what types of areas do the armadillo live?

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5. Can an armadillo swim? Name an unusual thing it can do in the water.

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6. What do they eat?

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7. What is the “body armor” of the armadillo made of?

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8. Where do they go to protect themselves?

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9. What does the name armadillo mean?

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10. Can an armadillo roll itself into a ball to protect itself?

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Badgers are Nocturnal Cyber Starter The badger does not have many enemies. Find out why. Use the Resources to do some research on this animal. Answer the questions below to learn about the badger.

1. http://www.fishbc.com/adventure/wilderness/animals/badger.htm Description

2. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/badger/Badgerprintout.shtml Anatomy and Diet

3. http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/ambadger.htm American Badger

Resources

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Questions:

1. Badgers are located in what countries?

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2. Badgers live in what types of areas?

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3. What is their life span?

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4. Badgers are omnivores. What does that mean?

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5. Describe the appearance of a badger.

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6. Badgers belong to what animal family?

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7. What do they like to eat?

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8. Does the badger have many enemies? Why?

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9. Describe how a badger runs.

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10. When the badger gets excited what happens to its belly gland?

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Bears Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter There are many species of bears. Do you know how many there are? Do you know where they live? Should we be afraid of them? Answer the questions below to find out many facts about bears. The resources will help you.

1. http://www.bear.org/Kids/Black_Bear_Facts_Kids.html Facts about Black Bears

2. http://www.stonewall.fayette.k12.ky.us/wq/BearWebquest/bears1.index.htm Habitat

3. http://www.wildernessclassroom.com/www/schoolhouse/boreal_library/animals/ blackbear.htm

Habits of Bears

4. http://www.ci.monrovia.ca.us/city_hall/public_works/canyon_park/black_bear.htm Diet and Habits

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Questions:

1. How many species of bears are there? Name them.

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2. Are black bear always black?

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3. How fast can a black bear run?

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4. What is a female black bear called? What is a male black bear called?

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5. Name four facts about bears’ bodies.

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6. Bears will not be found in what parts of the world?

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7. Describe a grizzly bear.

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8. Name five facts about the brown bear.

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9. Name five facts about the polar bear.

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10. What do bears do in the winter? How do they prepare for this?

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Coyotes Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Coyotes are closely related to another animal. They travel at a high speed. Find out more facts about these animals by answering thequestions below. The Resources will help you!

1. http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/coyote.htm Description and Habits

2. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/dog/Coyoteprintout.shtml Interesting Facts

3. http://members.aol.com/jroache/fact013.html Speed and Diet

Resources

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Questions:

1. Describe the physical appearance of a coyote.

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2. What is one way to tell the difference between a coyote, a dog and a wolf?

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3. In what parts of the world are coyotes found?

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4. In what types of areas do coyotes live?

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5. Explain the eating habits of a coyote.

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6. How does a coyote let the members of the pack know where it is?

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7. What is a baby coyote called?

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8. Coyotes are carnivorous. What does that mean?

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9. The coyote is closely related to what animal?

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10. How fast can a coyote run?

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Foxes Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Sometimes we see foxes during the daytime. If they are nocturnal why does this happen? Use the resources to help you answer these questions and the questions below.

1. http://www.wildkids.org.uk/woodland/mammals5.htm Food and Lifestyle

2. http://pages.zdnet.com/hrthompson/ leagueagainstcruelsportswarwickshiregroup/id8.html

Fox Facts

3. http://www.barkingdagenham.gov.uk/6living/publichealth/ pdf/hcspestfshfoxes.pdf

Facts

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Questions:

1. Do foxes hibernate?

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2. What time of the year would you see cubs playing?

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3. Do you think you should approach a cub or try to touch it? Why?

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4. How long does a fox live?

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5. Name the largest and smallest foxes.

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6. Do foxes hunt together or alone?

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7. What percent of cubs die before they are adults?

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8. Foxes are territorial. What does that mean?

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9. If you hear foxes “yelling” at night, what can you do to stop them?

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10. Female foxes look for shelter when they are having their cubs. Name some places that they would choose.

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Hedgehogs Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Did you know that hedgehogs can do something special to protect themselves? Read about this and more. Use the resources to help you answer the questions below.

1. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0202/hedgehogs2.html Fun Facts

2. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/hedgehog/ Hedgehogprintout.shtml

Habitat, Diet

3. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/Hibernate.shtml Physical Appearance

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Questions:

1. Describe the physical appearance of a hedgehog.

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2. What does a hedgehog do when it sleeps and when it is in danger?

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3. What do they eat?

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4. What is the life span of a hedgehog?

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5. Who are its enemies?

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6. Hedgehogs live in what countries?

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7. Hedgehogs are insectivores. What does that mean?

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8. Hedgehogs live in what types of areas?

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9. Do hedgehogs hibernate?

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10. What do they do during a dry summer in the hot desert?

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Jaguars Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter A baby jaguar is called a cub. How long do they live with their mothers? What is the difference between a jaguar and a leopard? Answer the questions below to find out about these animals. The resources will help you!

1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/cats/jaguar/ Jaguarprintout.shtml

Facts

2. http://www.wwfcanada.org/satellite/wwfkids/treehouse/jaguars/jaguar_facts.htm Description

3. http://www.nscsd.k12.ny.us/schools/gillette/jaguar.htm Habitat, Food

4. http://www.geocities.com/sabrtooth.geo/jag.html Cubs, Physical Appearance

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Questions:

1. Describe the physical appearance of a jaguar.

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2. Jaguars can be found in what countries?

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3. Where does the jaguar’s name come from?

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4. What do they like to eat?

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5. How long do jaguars live?

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6. Describe the cubs when they are born.

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7. In what types of areas do they live?

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8. What is the weight of the male and female jaguar?

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9. How long do cubs stay with their mothers?

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10. Name three differences between a jaguar and a leopard.

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Lemurs Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Did you know that lemurs are Endangered species? Do lemurs live near you? Answer the questions below to find more interesting facts. Use the resources to help you!

1. http://www.zoo.org/educate/fact_sheets/r_lemur/r_lemur.htm Appearance and Habitat

2. http://www.zoo.org/educate/fact_sheets/r_lemur/r_lemur.htm Red RuffedLlemur

3. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0201/lemurs2.html Species

4. http://www.lemurs.us/madagascar.html Where They Live

5. http://www.lemurs.us/basics.html Basic Facts

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Questions:

1. Describe the physical appearance of a lemur.

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2. Where do all lemurs live?

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3. How long do they live?

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4. What do lemurs eat?

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5. Which of the lemurs is most critically endangered?

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6. How many species of lemurs are there?

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7. Which of the lemurs are more active at night?

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8. What is a group of lemurs called?

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9. How many are in a group?

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10. What is the name of the smallest lemur? How big is it?

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Ocelots Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter The ocelot is an endangered species. Why is this happening? Find out the answer to this question and the questions below. Use the resources to help you.

1. http://www.pbs.org/kratts/world/sa/ocelot/index.html Food, Appearance

2. http://www.bigcatrescue.org/ocelot.htm Appearance, Habitat

3. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/cats/ocelot/ Ocelotcoloring.shtml

Appearance

4. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/painting/endangered.shtml Description

5. http://www.belizezoo.org/zoo/zoo/mammals/oce/oce1.html Hunting, Habitat, Appearance

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Questions:

1. Name four facts about the ocelot’s appearance.

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2. How and when do ocelots hunt their prey?

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3. What does the ocelot eat?

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4. In what countries will ocelots be found?

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5. In what types of areas do they live?

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6. Who are the enemies of the ocelot? What do they want from the ocelot?

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7. How big are these cats?

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9. The ocelot is closely related to what other animal?

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10. Do ocelots hunt alone?

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Opossums Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Did you know that the Opossum is the only marsupial living in North America? They have a characteristic like a human being. Find out more about these animals by answering the questions below. Use the resources to help you.

1. http://www.possumrescue.com/facts.htm Interesting Facts

2. http://www.flex.net/~lonestar/opossum.htm More Facts and Details

3. http://opossum.craton.net/ofacts.htm Marsupials

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Questions:

1. Describe the physical appearance of an opossum?

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2. Opossums lived during what age?

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3. What other animals lived during this age?

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4. What is a defense of the opossum when it is under attack?

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5. Can the opossum jump?

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6. What is a nickname given to the opossum?

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7. The opossum is a marsupial. What does that mean?

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8. What characteristic does an opossum have that resembles a human being?

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9. What is the lifespan of an opossum?

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10. What is the story behind the name opossum vs. possum?

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Owls Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Can owls see during the day? Do they eat during the day or at night? Discover many interesting factsabout owls by answering the questions below.The resources will help you find the answers.

1. http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/spring/OwlFacts.html Owl Facts

2. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/info/Owl.shtml Description and Facts

3. http://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/teched/projects/web/bats/ Page%202%20%20owl.htm

Food and More Facts

4. http://www.birdsofprey.org/archives/2005/09/owl_facts.php Food and Interesting Facts

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Questions:

1. How many species of owls are there?

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2. Describe the body of an owl.

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3. Can owls move their eyes? Explain.

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4. What do owls eat?

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5. How does the owl hunt its food?

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6. Do owls have better vision during the day or at night?

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7. When do owls eat?

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8. Where do the Snowy Owl, Spotted Owl, and the Great Horned Owl live?

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9. What helps the owl to be noiseless when it flies?

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10. What are “owl pellets”?

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Raccoons Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Do raccoons come out during the day? Does this mean that they are nocturnal? Discover these facts and more about these animals by answering the questions below. Don’t forget to use the resources!

1. http://www.kidsfarm.com/raccoons.htm Facts about Raccoons

2. http://www.kness.com/raccoonfacts.html Description, Eating Habits

3. http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/4892/raccoonfaq.html#6 Physical Description

Resources

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Questions:

1. Describe the physical appearance of a raccoon.

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2. How big are most raccoons?

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3. Where do raccoons live?

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4. Raccoons are sometimes seen during the day. Why?

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5. Raccoons are omnivores. Explain.

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6. How big can they get?

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8. What are baby raccoons called?

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9. Why should you avoid going near a raccoon?

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10. Describe the hands and feet of a raccoon.

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Skunks Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Why do we run when we see a skunk? Is a skunk dangerous? There is more than one type of skunk. Find out more by answering the questions below. Use the resources to assist you!

1. http://www.felid.org/activities/page_175.htm Facts

2. http://www.kness.com/skunkfacts.html Types

3. http://www.havahart.com/nuisance/skunks/skunkfacts.asp Tips to Remember

4. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/06500.html Behavior and Types

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Questions:

1. Skunks are part of what animal family?

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2. Which is the most common skunk?

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3. Explain how the skunk defends itself when it is cornered?

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4. Where does a skunk aim when it sprays?

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5. How far can it spray?

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6. What do skunks like to eat?

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7. Why are they beneficial to farmers?

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8. How many types of skunks are there? Name them.

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9. Describe the physical appearance of a skunk.

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10. If you smell the odor of a skunk, does it mean that a skunk is nearby?

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Tapirs Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Tapirs are forest animals that love water. They are nocturnal but can be seen duringthe daytime. When you answer the questions below, you will find out many facts about these animals. Use the resources to help you!

1. http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/webquest2000/student/ scolleenmuldoon/tapirs.html

Description and Habitat

2. http://www.wildernessclassroom.com/www/schoolhouse/rainforest_library/ animal_library/tapir.htm

Food and Where They are Found

3. http://en.freepedia.org/Tapir.html Predators and Types

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1. How many types of tapirs are there? Name them.

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3. What do tapirs look like?

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4. How big do they get?

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5. Where are tapirs often found living?

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6. Since they are herbivores, what do they eat?

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7. Tapirs are not usually seen. Why?

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8. Give details about the tapir’s eye sight and other sense.

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9. Name the predators of the tapir.

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10. In what countries can the tapir be found?

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Wolves Are Nocturnal Cyber Starter Are wolves and coyotes the same? Did you know that a wolf family resembles a human family? The resources will help you to answer the questions these questions and the questions below.

1. http://www.wolf.org/wolves/learn/justkids/kids_wolf_families.asp Wolf Families and More

2. http://www.wolf.org/wolves/learn/justkids/kids_facts.asp Facts

3. http://www.wolf.org/wolves/pdf/W&H_was_that_a_wolf.pdf Wolf or Coyote

4. http://search.enchantedlearning.com/cgibin/uncgi/search?key=wolves Arctic Wolf

5. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/dog/Graywolfprintout.shtml Gray Wolf

6. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/dog/Redwolfprintout.sht Red Wolf

Resources

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Questions:

1. What is a wolf family called?

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2. How many wolves live in a family?

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3. In what way are wolf families like human families?

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4. What is the common food of wolves?

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5. Do wolves live in your area? Explain.

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6. Compare the wolf to the coyote in the following areas: weight, ears, track size.

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7. Name three facts about the Arctic wolf.

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8. The Gray wolf is also known by other names. What are they?

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9. Name three facts about the Red wolf.

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10. Which wolves are found in Alaska?

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