Woodland Animals
Wood land contains many microhabitats in which animals may live and you may investigate just one of these or several to compare and contrast the animals found in each. You will work in pairs or small groups to investigate your habitats, observing, recording and perhaps collecting examples of what you find.
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Collecting animals shaken from a hawthorn bush onto beating tray |
We may also put out humane small mammal traps. These catch the animals that come out at night such as mice and voles. They are not harmed and are released after viewing.
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The animal caught most often is the woodmouse. Notice the large eyes and ears and the long whiskers. How could these help a nocturnal animal?  |