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Mammal track matching

Using a set of animal track match cards, lay out the track cards face up on one side and the animal cards face up on the other.

Whose poo?

Using a set of who's poo matching cards, look closely at each picture of droppings and try to match it to the correct animal card.

Track me

Divide the group into smaller groups of about three.

Sit spot journal

Sit at your sit spot for at least ten minutes, using all of your senses to notice what is happening around you.

Shade

Before you head out on a sunny day, check the UV forecast.

Scaling a map

Find the scale bar on your map, which shows the ratio between map distance and real world distance.

Putting up & using a hammock

Check your hammock's maximum weight rating before you begin, for example one hundred and twenty five kilograms for a standard DD hammock, or one hundred kilograms for the Superlight and Scout models.

Where do mammals hang out?

Choose an area to explore and think about what mammals need, which is food, water, cover and safe routes between them.