Pumas are hard to study because they are primarily nocturnal, they are most active one hour before sunset to two hours before sunrise. This combined with their elusive nature makes proving they exist almost impossible. Many scientists use the capture–mark–recapture population models to estimate the density of pumas for each area.
Despite numerous sightings over the years, only a dozen were accompanied by sufficient field evidence to be confirmed by biologists. To confirm a sighting, evidence in the form of a live or dead animal, body part(s), scat, hair samples, tracks preserved in plaster, or video/photos is needed.(www.wildliferehabsanctuary.org)
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This blog will focus on the Puma also known as the Mountain lion. The Puma is the largest wildcat in North America.
Activity # 1
Pumas can survive in various environments and habitats such as grasslands, wetlands and forests. No matter the habitat they live in, they play an integral part in maintaining the state of the habitat.
Pick one species and research the habitat(s) they primarily live in. Explain why the species is important to the conservation of the habitat. What would happen if the species left the habitat or went extinct?
Answer the above question in your Writers Sourcebook. Be sure to cite information when appropriate and provide evidence.
Pick one species and research the habitat(s) they primarily live in. Explain why the species is important to the conservation of the habitat. What would happen if the species left the habitat or went extinct?
Answer the above question in your Writers Sourcebook. Be sure to cite information when appropriate and provide evidence.
Activity # 2
Can animals and man co-exist? Please watch this video http://animal.discovery.com/videos/when-animals-strike-puma-slays-hiker.html about a Puma that attacks a hiker. Once you are done watching the video, answer the following question in your Writers Sourcebook:
-Is it possible for humans and animals to co-exist? If so, how should we deal with "when animals strike?"
-Be sure to answer the question with complete sentences and provide evidence for your answer.
-Is it possible for humans and animals to co-exist? If so, how should we deal with "when animals strike?"
-Be sure to answer the question with complete sentences and provide evidence for your answer.
Activity # 3
Please visit the following website www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html and pick an endangered species you would like to learn more about. You may pick one from any region listed. Once you have read the information provided please post a comment to the "Why Should it be Protected" post. In your comment be sure to include the following:
-the name of your endangered species
-one reason it should be protcted
-what might happen in the near future if the species isn't protected
-the name of your endangered species
-one reason it should be protcted
-what might happen in the near future if the species isn't protected
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