Kids arriving at the Amherst Public Library today spotted unusual tracks on the library grounds. At least three different types of animal tracks were identified by young readers, many of those readers seen with a magnifying glass in hand. Of all the tracks the most unusual were the blue tracks that went right up to the book drop.
Janna Tucker from the Lorain County MetroParks arrived about 2 p.m. and shared ideas about clues that animals leave behind. More than 108 animal detectives 
braved the heat to learn about animal habitats, tracks and camoflage. We learned that scat is a cool word for "droppings" and that you can tell alot about an animal from looking closely this stuff. Later she let loose a box turtle that moved faster than any turtle we've ever seen. We also learned how to tell how old a turtle is and how to tell the difference between a male and female box turtle just by looking into their eyes. 
braved the heat to learn about animal habitats, tracks and camoflage. We learned that scat is a cool word for "droppings" and that you can tell alot about an animal from looking closely this stuff. Later she let loose a box turtle that moved faster than any turtle we've ever seen. We also learned how to tell how old a turtle is and how to tell the difference between a male and female box turtle just by looking into their eyes. If you missed the program stop by the library to check out one of the many animal books available so you can be an animal detective!
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