West Virginia Master Naturalist Class Description
Title: |
MAMMALS |
Objectives: |
Get an overview of West Virginia mammals their diversity, classification,
status, behavior and adaptations. |
Class type: |
Core curriculum |
Time: |
3
hours |
Optimal season: |
Any season |
Materials: |
Study skins, small live traps, field
guides. |
Expected outcomes: |
The student will gain a basic understanding of
- the more remarkable and more common mammals of West Virginia
- something of mammal adaptations and behavior.
- the current status of such species as the mountain lion and
the coyote.
- methods of studying wild mammals.
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West Virginia Master Naturalist Class Outline
Title: |
MAMMALS |
Time: |
3 hours |
- Overview
- Mammals defined
- Numbers in West Virginia
- Rare West Virginia species and conservation concerns
- Behavior and adaptations
- Breeding
- Habitats, food habits
- Nests, territory and home range
- Defensive behavior and adaptations
- Hibernation
- Observing and studying wild mammals
- Field guides
- Where and how to see mammals
- Small mammal trapping
- Preparation of skins and skulls
- Tracks and signs
- Wild pets, captive animals, and "orphans"
- Survey of West Virginia mammal species
*** DNR *** |