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MysteryAnimal Tracks
Can you figure out what each
track is based on the clues
provided?
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Good Observation Techniques
• Examine the size of the print. It will help you figure out the size of the animal.
• Examine the type of foot (clawed, webbed, toed, etc.). This will lead you to what the animal uses its feet for (digging, hunting, moving, etc.).
• Examine the similarities between the tracks. You can find family groups within the animals.
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Mystery Track #1
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a carnivore.
• Its fur helps it blend
into its environment.
• It lives in a pack.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #1
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a carnivore.
• Its fur helps it blend
into its environment.
• It lives in a pack.
• What is it?
• IT IS A WOLF!
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Mystery Track #2
• It lives in North America.
• It is an omnivore.
• It is considered a nuisance by many people.
• It uses its paw like a hand.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #2
• It lives in North America.
• It is an omnivore.
• It is considered a nuisance by many people.
• It uses its paw like a hand.
• What is it?
• IT IS A RACCOON!
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Mystery Track #3
• It lives in North America.
• It is an omnivore.
• It digs into the ground to find food.
• It is considered a “feral” animal in many cases.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #3
• It lives in North America.
• It is an omnivore.
• It digs into the ground to find food.
• It is considered a “feral” animal in many cases.
• What is it?
• IT IS A WILD BOAR!
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Mystery Track #4
• It lives in North America.
• It is a slow moving animal.
• It possesses a painful defense for its predators.
• It has sharp claws.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #4
• It lives in North America.
• It is a slow moving animal.
• It possesses a painful defense for its predators.
• It has sharp claws.
• What is it?
• IT IS A PORCUPINE!
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Mystery Track #5
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a mammal.
• Its fur helps it blend
into its environment.
• It has a sharp teeth.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #5
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a mammal.
• Its fur helps it blend
into its environment.
• It has a sharp teeth.
• What is it?
• IT IS A MUSKRAT!
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Mystery Track #6
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a omnivore.
• It has a very good
defense strategy.
• It has a bushy tail.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #6
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a omnivore.
• It has a very good
defense strategy.
• It has a bushy tail.
• What is it?
• IT IS A SKUNK!
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Mystery Track #7
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a herbivore.
• It collects and stores
food.
• It has a bushy tail.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #7
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a herbivore.
• It collects and stores
food.
• It has a bushy tail.
• What is it?
• IT IS A SQUIRREL!
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Mystery Track #8
• It lives in North America.
• It is a herbivore.
• Its feet are small compared to its overall size.
• It has spots as a baby.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #8
• It lives in North America.
• It is a herbivore.
• Its feet are small compared to its overall size.
• It has spots as a baby.
• What is it?
• IT IS A DEER!
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Mystery Track #9
• It lives in North America.
• It is an omnivore.
• It is a nocturnal animal.
• It has an opposable thumb.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #9
• It lives in North America.
• It is an omnivore.
• It is a nocturnal animal.
• It has an opposable thumb.
• What is it?
• IT IS AN OPOSSUM!
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Mystery Track #10
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a carnivore.
• It lives in a den.
• It is a very timid
animal.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #10
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a carnivore.
• It lives in a den.
• It is a very timid
animal.
• What is it?
• IT IS A RED FOX!
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Mystery Track #11
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a omnivore.
• It is an apex predator.
• It hibernates during
the winter.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #11
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a omnivore.
• It is an apex predator.
• It hibernates during
the winter.
• What is it?
• IT IS A BLACK BEAR!
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Mystery Track #12
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a herbivore.
• It is a very large
animal.
• It has large antlers.
• What is it?
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Mystery Track #12
• It lives in North
America.
• It is a herbivore.
• It is a very large
animal.
• It has large antlers.
• What is it?
• IT IS A MOOSE!