Animal TracksSome animals have hooves, others have claws, and others have feet that look like ours! See the webbing of the beaver’s tracks? This makes sense as they spend a lot of their time swimming and fishing. How about hand-like tracks of the raccoon and opossum? I’m sure this aids in their tree climbing!! A footprint gives us a lot of clues to how the animals live and where they roam. The tracks below are nice clear impressions, like the kind you would find in the snow or the mud. More often than not, you’ll find partial tracks or indentations on leaves, soft soil, and sand. If you find a really good track, try making a plaster mold as a fun camping craft! Another fun activity is to include a list of animals on a photo scavenger hunt and have your campers search for their tracks. There are many ways to include animals signs and tracks on your next camping trip. Use your imagination, explore and discover the tracks of our fellow woodland friends…
Now that you know how to track our woodland friends, explore the outdoors and find their tracks! If you find a really good one, take a picture or cast a plaster of paris mold. Have fun exploring!
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