ING WITH Tracking Animals...How Can You Track an Animal? Have you ever found a patch of animal hair in the woods? What about trampled grass or food that’s been left behind? These

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ADVENTURES IN READING WITH

TrackingAnimals

How Can You Track

an Animal? Have you ever found a patch of animal hair in the

woods? What about trampled grass or food that’s been

left behind? These clues can help you find an animal!

It’s important to know about an animal’s behavior.

Does it chew sticks or dig holes? You should also know

what its footprint looks like. Is the print big like a

bear’s paw? Is it small like a hamster’s paw?

Nature Cat and Daisy

find a patch of

Sir Gallahad’s fur.

NATURE EXPLORERS!Nature Cat wants to learn about different animals’ footprints. Bears leave big, wide footprints. Rabbits

leave two pairs of small footprints. Nature Cat and friends even look at their own footprints.

Do you know what your tracks look like? Try making your own tracks here!

Squeeks always keeps her eyes and ears open. She sees a chewed stick. The bite marks on the stick let her know she’s

hot on Sir Gallahad’s trail. Look for signs of animals next time you’re outside. Do you see footprints? Can you hear

an animal rustling in the trees?

USE YOUR NATURE SENSES!

Hal is trying to track Sir Gallahad the hamster. He can smell the

hamster, but has to make it through this maze first. Help Hal find his way!

GLOSSARY behavior: The way a person or thing acts.footprint: A track or mark left by a foot.rustling: To make a soft, light sound.trampled: Crushed.

© 2016 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). All rights reserved. “Nature Cat” characters created and used with permission by Spiffy Entertainment, LLC. Written by: Caitie McAneney | Designed by: Katelyn E. Reynolds | Editor: Amy Hayes | Editorial Director: Ed De Leon

Help Hal out!