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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Know ten kinds of tracks, including two kinds of bird tracks. Make plaster casts of five. | + | </noinclude>Know ten kinds of tracks, including two kinds of bird tracks. Make plaster casts of five. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Name at least three things that tracks tell us. | + | </noinclude>Name at least three things that tracks tell us. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Trail some animal tracks, identify the animal if possible, and tell whether it was running or walking. Measure between the tracks of one animal when running and walking. | + | </noinclude>Trail some animal tracks, identify the animal if possible, and tell whether it was running or walking. Measure between the tracks of one animal when running and walking. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| + | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Maintain a tracking station for at least three days by doing the following: | + | </noinclude>Maintain a tracking station for at least three days by doing the following: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
:<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Select a flat open space in some quiet place near your camp or home | + | </noinclude>Select a flat open space in some quiet place near your camp or home |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | ||
:<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | :<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Smooth out ground, mud, sand, etc. | + | </noinclude>Smooth out ground, mud, sand, etc. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | ||
:<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> | :<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Do not place food for animals at the tracking station. Learn why feeding wild animals is illegal in many jurisdictions. | + | </noinclude>Do not place food for animals at the tracking station. Learn why feeding wild animals is illegal in many jurisdictions. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b> | ||
:<b>d. <section begin=req4d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | :<b>d. <section begin=req4d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Check each day for tracks and identify what animal made it. Cast, sketch or photograph at least one of the tracks. | + | </noinclude>Check each day for tracks and identify what animal made it. Cast, sketch or photograph at least one of the tracks. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4d /></b> | ||
| + | <section end=challenge /> | ||
<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Name two animals for each tracking group. | + | </noinclude>Name two animals for each tracking group. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Name four signs of the presence of mammals. | + | </noinclude>Name four signs of the presence of mammals. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Distinguish between rabbit and squirrel tracks, and between dog and cat family tracks. | + | </noinclude>Distinguish between rabbit and squirrel tracks, and between dog and cat family tracks. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Name two groups of animals (mammals, birds, insects, etc.) that leave tracks or scent trails that another of their kind can follow. | + | </noinclude>Name two groups of animals (mammals, birds, insects, etc.) that leave tracks or scent trails that another of their kind can follow. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Name two birds for each of the following type of tracks: | + | </noinclude>Name two birds for each of the following type of tracks: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Besides tracks, give two other signs of the presence of birds. | + | </noinclude>Besides tracks, give two other signs of the presence of birds. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Name two birds identified by their flying patterns. | + | </noinclude>Name two birds identified by their flying patterns. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>In your area, observe tracks or trail of one or more of the following: | + | </noinclude>In your area, observe tracks or trail of one or more of the following: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | ||
:<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Toad or frog | + | </noinclude>Toad or frog |
| − | :b. Snake | + | :b. Snake |
:c. Turtle | :c. Turtle | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | ||
:<b>d. <section begin=req12d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> | :<b>d. <section begin=req12d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Mollusk | + | </noinclude>Mollusk |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12d /></b> | ||
:<b>e. <section begin=req12e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> | :<b>e. <section begin=req12e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Earthworm | + | </noinclude>Earthworm |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12e /></b> | ||
:<b>f. <section begin=req12f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> | :<b>f. <section begin=req12f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Mole | + | </noinclude>Mole |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12f /></b> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 20 July 2022
Animal Tracking
Skill Level
1
Year
1976
Version
24.11.2024
Approval authority
North American Division
1. Know ten kinds of tracks, including two kinds of bird tracks. Make plaster casts of five.
2. Name at least three things that tracks tell us.
3. Trail some animal tracks, identify the animal if possible, and tell whether it was running or walking. Measure between the tracks of one animal when running and walking.
4. Maintain a tracking station for at least three days by doing the following:
- a. Select a flat open space in some quiet place near your camp or home
- b. Smooth out ground, mud, sand, etc.
- c. Do not place food for animals at the tracking station. Learn why feeding wild animals is illegal in many jurisdictions.
- d. Check each day for tracks and identify what animal made it. Cast, sketch or photograph at least one of the tracks.
5. Name two animals for each tracking group.
- a. Flatfoots
- b. Toe walkers
- c. Toenail walkers
- d. Bounders or long hindleggers
6. Name four signs of the presence of mammals.
7. Distinguish between rabbit and squirrel tracks, and between dog and cat family tracks.
8. Name two groups of animals (mammals, birds, insects, etc.) that leave tracks or scent trails that another of their kind can follow.
9. Name two birds for each of the following type of tracks:
- a. Hopping
- b. Walking
10. Besides tracks, give two other signs of the presence of birds.
11. Name two birds identified by their flying patterns.
12. In your area, observe tracks or trail of one or more of the following:
- a. Toad or frog
- b. Snake
- c. Turtle
- d. Mollusk
- e. Earthworm
- f. Mole
