Identifying Animal Tracks: Essential Tips and Techniques

Why is winter a good time to track animals?

• There are fewer animals in winter.

• Animals hibernate in winter.

• Snow makes it easier to see animal tracks.

• Animals are more active in winter.

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What is the first 'S' in animal tracking?

• Size

• Speed

• Step

• Stride

How many toes do birds typically have in the front?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What does the 'Size' observation help determine?

• The speed of the animal

• The habitat of the animal

• The type of animal

• The size of the animal

What does 'Stride' refer to in animal tracking?

• The speed of the animal

• The width between the left and right feet

• The distance an animal steps as it walks

• The number of toes an animal has

What does 'Straddle' refer to?

• The size of the animal

• The distance an animal steps as it walks

• The width between the left and right feet

• The speed of the animal

How does the speed of an animal affect its tracks?

• It doesn't affect the tracks

• It makes the tracks smaller

• It makes the tracks disappear

• It changes the pattern of the tracks

Why is it important to consider the surroundings when tracking animals?

• To avoid getting lost

• To find more animals

• To understand the animal's habitat and behavior

• To know the weather conditions

Which of the following is NOT one of the six 'S's of animal tracking?

• Step

• Size

• Sound

• Speed

What will the next tracking video feature?

• A new set of animals

• A virtual tracking adventure

• A quiz on animal tracking

• A discussion on animal habitats