Tracking wild animals is a great way to have fun and learn more about wild animals. There are lots of great places in the city where wild animals, like raccoons, deer, coyotes, and fox, live. You might not always catch of glimpse of a wild animal, but you can often find signs that they were there. Tracks and scat are two things to look for. But you can also look for other signs, like nests or dens, feathers, fur, or shed skin, or signs of feeding, like empty acorns, stripped bark or chewed leaves.
There are lots of great books that can help you learn more. One suggestion is Tracks, Scats and Signs by Leslie Dendy, with illustrations by Linda Garrow.
If you are a teacher, check out our Keep It Wild! workshop, geared for grade 1 and 2, focussed on animal tracks and signs. It's a great way to learn more about animal characteristics and adaptations.
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