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Take a Penny Hike!
Raccoons, bobcats, deer, and birds all live here, but many creatures of the forest are small and may go unnoticed because of their size. See what you can find in an area the size of a penny or smaller and record your findings below!
- Dung beetles roll poop on the forest floor! It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it!
- Fungi like mushrooms break down dead things, making food for things still alive!
- A cocoon is a sign of a life soon to emerge. Butterflies spread pollen to help the flowers grow!
Shifting Sand Dunes
The sand dunes are important to barrier islands. They are the natural protection for the island from the wind, waves, and water of the ocean. They are important for nesting endangered shorebirds. Connect the dots below to discover another animal that needs dunes to nest!
Hint: I am a female reptile that comes ashore May through August. I lay almost 120 eggs in each nest, but only 1 in 1000 of the hatchlings will survive to adulthood.
Who am I?