He joins Jim Arnosky for a day of exploration and finds out how to play detective in the wild. Grab your binoculars, grab your waders and you're off in search of wild animals.
Teeth marks on twigs are a good sign that beavers are nearby.
If you look closely at the tree trunks, you might see tiny porcupine claw marks. Get a close look at raccoon paw prints and learn how to tell if they were drinking from the brook or just passing by. Writer and artist Jim Arnosky talks about spending long hours quietly watching and sketching animals and their environment. He mentions that he doesn't always see the animals, but finds many clues that they are there. For activity ideas beyond what is listed, contact Canadian Learning Company for information about obtaining a teacher's guide.