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Observe: Neighbourhood Watch
Animals may not leave fingerprints or shoe prints behind to identify themselves, but many other signs suggest animals have been in an area. You have already seen some of this evidence in the previous activity.
Looking more closely at this evidence may allow you to make inferences about the type of animal that may have left it behind. You will be making observations of animal activity around your neighbourhood
to find out what kind of animals live in your area.
Watch the following videos to learn more about animal tracks.
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Environmental Connection
Wildlife tracking is an important part of wildlife management and conservation. Scientists use technology such as GPS, banding, motion sensors, and infrared cameras to track the movements of wildlife that they are researching. Some of this data has been made available to students who may find it useful for science projects. Check the Science Buddies website to see how some animals are tracked and to read available data.
Notebook: What evidence of animal activity can you find around your neighbourhood?
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