Nature Watching: How to Find and Observe Wildlife
Paws, Claws, and Hooves: Who Stepped Here?
S1 E4:
Look closely at some common animal tracks, and the concept of signatures, the features of a track that allow for quick, accurate identification. Begin with the tracks of cats and beavers, as they appear in different ground conditions. In the examples of deer, dogs, cats, and rabbits, see how track signatures can identify behaviors, and how we can identify animals from fragmentary tracks.