Especialidades JA/Rastreio de animais/Requisitos

Rastreio de animais

Nível de Habilidade

1

Ano

1976

Version

24.11.2024

Autoridade de Aprovação

Divisão Norte Americana

1. Saber identificar, pelo menos, 10 tipos de pegadas de animais, incluindo 2 de aves. Faça pelo menos, 5 moldes em alto relevo em gesso da pegada de diferentes animais.

2. Citar, pelo menos, 3 coisas que os rastros nos dizem.

3. Seguir a trilha deixada por um animal. Se possível, identificar o animal, dizer se estava correndo e andando.

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.

Place food out for wildlife.

d.

Check each day for tracks and replenish food when necessary.

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