Identifying Animal Tracks and Features

Craig Coddle introduces tracking in the outdoors, focusing on finding and identifying animal tracks. He explains the concept of 'track traps' and demonstrates how to recognize tracks of various animals, including dogs, cats, bears, deer, raccoons, turkeys, owls, and woodpeckers. The video also covers the importance of understanding track sizes to differentiate between similar species, such as mountain lions and bobcats or wolves and coyotes. The tutorial concludes with a look at special tracks like those of the American eagle, encouraging viewers to explore and learn about nature.

What are the two essential skills needed to start tracking animals?

• Finding and identifying tracks

• Running and jumping

• Climbing and swimming

• Singing and dancing

What is a 'track trap'?

• A place where animals are caught

• A device used to capture animals

• An area where animal tracks are likely to be found

• A type of animal shelter

Which feature is commonly seen in dog tracks but not in cat tracks?

• Four toes

• Heel pad

• Claw marks

• Circular shape

How many toes does a juvenile black bear track typically show?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

What unique feature is often seen in deer tracks?

• Five toes

• Circular shape

• Claw marks

• Direct register

Which animal's track is often found near garbage cans?

• Deer

• Raccoon

• Wild turkey

• Owl

What is a distinctive feature of a wild turkey track?

• Circular shape

• Five toes

• Direct register

• Three main toes

How can you differentiate between a mountain lion and a bobcat track?

• Size of the track

• Shape of the heel pad

• Presence of claw marks

• Number of toes

What is a key difference between a coyote and a gray wolf track?

• Presence of heel pad

• Shape of the track

• Number of toes

• Size of the track

What is the significance of track size in identifying animal species?

• It shows the animal's diet

• It helps differentiate between similar species

• It indicates the animal's speed

• It helps determine the animal's age