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Tennessee Wildlife Resources AgencyWILDLIFE ACTIVITY BOOK

Welcome to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Wildlife Activity Book! To the Student: buy hunting and fishing licenses. from songbirds to small mammals This big responsibility is an on- such as bats and many species of There are many wildlife species going job and we all can help by reptiles and amphibians. This willand their habitats (places they learning more about the natural help make sure that you willlive) on these pages just waiting to world and being active in improv- always be able to have the oppor-be colored along with a few ing the environment for all living tunity to appreciate and enjoypuzzles to challenge your wildlife things. wildlife.knowledge. If you want to knowwhat color these animals are, you The TWRA’s wildlife manage- Let’s not forget the wildlifecan look in a book such as a field ment programs have dramatically species that are in danger ofguide where there are pictures of increased Tennessee’s popula- disappearing! In Tennessee therethese animals. You may have seen tions of white-tailed deer, wild are more than 100 threatened andmany of these animals in your turkey and other species favored endangered species ranging frombackyard or in a natural area and by hunters. This was done by peregrine falcons to bog turtles,already know what they look like. developing and improving habi- and several species of freshwater tats, and through releasing or mussels, fish and crayfish. TWRA What is the Tennessee Wildlife reintroducing animals in areas biologists are dedicated to theirResources Agency (TWRA)? It is where they once lived. preservation, working to botha state agency whose responsibil- increase and improve these nativeity is to take care of the wildlife The TWRA has also improved populations and their habitats.and their habitats for the citizens the habitat and population ofof the state. It is funded primarily many non-game species rangingby sports men and women who To the Teacher: related educational materials other types of outdoor activities. including books, posters, and Tennessee Wildlife Magazine: TWRA’s Information and Edu- videos available.cation Division offers a variety of Published six times per year, thiseducational programs to the Log on to TWRA’s website full-color, outdoor magazine offersgeneral public, including children, (www.tnwildlife.org) for interest- articles and photographs devotedadults and professional educators. ing facts on Tennessee’s wildlife to both game and non-gameYouth outreach programs include such as frogs, toads and sala- wildlife and wildlife related sports.youth mentor hunting programs manders. You can even hear the It includes a popular calendarand Free Fishing Day fishing frogs croak! There’s also news issue and is available throughevents, attended by thousands of and information about TWRA subscription and complimentary toparticipants each year. programs, hunting seasons, purchasers of Tennessee Sports-Environthons, high-school envi- regulations and the answers for man and Lifetime Sportsmanronmental knowledge competi- many frequently asked questions. Licenses.tions, are held throughout the Hunting and fishing licenses canstate each year. Women can also be purchased online. The TWRA’s Video Libraryparticipate in many workshops houses about 350 videos featuringsuch as Becoming an Outdoors- Tennessee’s Wild Side Televi- many nature, hunter education,Woman (BOW), designed to teach sion Show: TWRA’s award- and wildlife management topics.outdoor skills, and fishing clinics winning television show is a half- These are available for loan FREE(Single Mothers As Reel Teach- hour outdoors program airing on to the public and provide aners, or SMART). For educators, Public Broadcasting Stations educational and entertaining assetbackyard “wildscaping” (landscap- across the state. It features seg- for programs and classes.ing for wildlife) workshops are ments not only for the avid hunteroffered and there are free wildlife or angler, but stories on many

The bobcat is now the only native wild cat in Tennessee since the cougar is no longer here. 1

Weedy field borders and fence rows are ideal areas for bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbits and long-tailed weasels to live in because these habitats meet their requirements for food, safety and shelter.2

Gray squirrels and raccoons need hardwood trees like oaks and hickories for den cavities and food. 3

Fox squirrels are often seen on the ground in open woodlands because their primary food items, acorns, nuts and mushrooms, are there.4

The chocolate-brown mink and its larger dark-brown cousin, the river otter, both swim very well, often hunting in ponds and streams for food. 5

Coyotes are a new predator in Tennessee, first seen here in the 1970s after emigrating from the western states.6

Muskrats depend on clean, pollution-free waterways. 7

Opossums live in many habitat types, including cities.8

Habitat destruction is the greatest threat to wildlife. 9

By using radio-collars, wildlife biologists study the movements and habitat use of animals such as the black bear.10

White-tailed deer are more plentiful now than when America was first settled. 11

Throughout the history of Tennessee, wild turkeys have been hunted for food and sport.12

By building dams that form ponds, beavers create habitat for many kinds of wetland wildlife. 13

Gray foxes are good climbers and are usually seen near forested areas.14

Red foxes like open fields where they can hunt for mice and cottontail rabbits. 15

Controlled fire can improve habitat for many kinds of wildlife.16

Both striped skunks and spotted skunks live in Tennessee. 17

Mourning doves commonly feed on grain and weed seeds in harvested farm fields.18

12 3 4 75 6 10 8 913 15 11 12 14 16 17 18 1920 21ACROSS 20. This tree-dwelling rodent eats acorns and nuts. (pg. 4)1. This medium sized predator can be red or gray. (pgs. 21. This area meets food, safety and shelter requirements 14 &15) for animals. (pg. 2)5. This animal has a masked face and a ringed tail and DOWN 2. This animal is the only marsupial in North America. It often lives around wetlands. (pg. 3)6. This bird can often be found along fence rows. It is whitish-gray and sometimes pretends to be dead when in danger. (pg. 8) whistles a call of “bob-white, bob-white.” (pg. 2) 3. This device is used to track an animal’s movement.7. This small, brown mammal lives near water. It is often (pg. 10) 4. This large bird clucks and gobbles. (pg. 12) used for fur coats. (pg. 5) 7. This wetland rodent has a narrow furless tail. (pg.7)8. This animal may be striped or spotted and can spray a 12. This large mammal is found in the eastern mountains of Tennessee and in portions of the Cumberland very strong smelling odor. (pg. 17) Plateau. (pg. 10)9. A long-tailed ________ is small but a very good 13. These habitats support the types of wildlife that depend on water and the plants which grow near predator for its size. They can often be found along water. (pg. 13) fence rows. (pg. 2) 14. A controlled ______ can improve a habitat by allowing10. This bird is often found in harvested farm fields and at new growth of vegetation. (pg. 16) bird feeders. It makes a soft “cooing” sound. (pg. 18) 15. This animal is a good swimmer. It eats fish and is11. This large dog-like animal makes yipping and howling about 10 times larger than its cousin the mink. (pg. 5) sounds, usually at night. (pg. 6) 17. This small animal with a white fluffy tail eats weeds13. A ________ ____________ studies, manages and and grass. (pg. 2) restores wild animal populations. (pg. 10)16. This animal is Tennessee’s largest rodent. It has a large flat tail. (pg. 13)18. Male ________ have antlers. (pg. 11)19. The ______ is Tennessee’s only native wild cat. (pg. 1) 19

FURBEARERS SEARCH Find and circle all 14 animals, horizontally, vertically or diagonally. CT FSPOT TEDSKUNKS GR A Y F O X D U N P I WNO V R I S F GMU S KRA T UOCR EVKOCOYOT EBKCPVA KE I AVAY TKPSENOAB BRACCOON T DYBKS F S L ONG T A I L E DWE A S E L V T BOBMT PNBOAQUB T B T GC X Y I L O TWV CML E D E B S AR E D F OX E COY R T ROD T T AGCM I R L T NB CBUSAPGCBNQJ FKKO RACCOON BEAVER MINK RIVER OTTER STRIPED SKUNK RED FOX OPOSSUM BOBCAT GRAY FOX MUSKRAT LONG TAILED WEASEL COYOTE SPOTTED SKUNK ELK20

“TRACKING” DOWN THE ANSWER! WORD SCRAMBLEUnscramble the animal names using the clues and animal tracks provided.U R MNOIGN IS RQU E R LOV ED Den site: leaf nest, hollow treeDen site: tree nest Food items: acorns, tree buds, pine seedsFood items: seeds, grains Answer: __________________________Answer: _________________________ AOR CON CY COTOE Den site: hollow treeDen site: ground den Food items: acorns, crayfishFood items: rodents, rabbits, fruit Answer: ________________________Answer: ____________________ AQIU LK R S UAM T Den site: ground nestDen site: bank burrow Food items: seeds, grainsFood items: aquatic vegetation, clams Answer: ____________________Answer: ________________________ E BAR V E Den site: stick lodge Food items: bark, aquatic vegetation Answer: ____________________ 21

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TWRA OFFICES WASHINGTONSULLIVAN REGION IV CARTER MORRISTOWN, TN All Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. JOHNSON Monday-Friday (local time) UNICOICentral Office - Nashville SPTEEHHRUWORMAUYPRHSRTTIEOHSILNECMKDWIOIMNCSTAKGNSOOMNERMYAWIURLROLIYBADEAMRVSITSDOSONONNBRSEUUTDMFHEWNOIRELRFRSDOORTDRADNCLOEOUCMSAF-ANSFNCEMOIOEDNTNWEHAKRAJLRABECNKPSCUOLVTNBAWAUYNNHRIAOETVMNEERBTLPOEICNDCUSKOMEEB FTEERTRNHLTEARAENSDSMORRSGOCAANONTELTOUMDAONODNNERRSOOENBKLUNONCIOULXONAINTBOJGRERSNFAEIEFVNIEGERESRHROANNHACBMCL-OEONCHCKAKGWERKIENESNECAMPBELL Ellington Agricultural Center P. O. Box 40747 MCMINN POLK REGION III Nashville, TN 37204 ........................... 615-781-6500 CROSSVILLE, TN Boat Registration ................................. 615-781-6585 MEIGS BRADLEY Boating Safety ..................................... 615-781-6682 Director’s Office .................................. 615-781-6552 HAMILTON Education............................................. 615-781-6500 Fisheries Division................................ 615-781-6575 SEQUATCHIE GRUNDY LINCOLN FRANKLIN MARION Law Enforcement ................................ 615-781-6580 Legal .................................................... 615-781-6606 HENDERSON MARSHALL REGION II License Sales ....................................... 615-781-6585 NASHVILLE, TN Personnel Division .............................. 615-781-6594 MOORE Quota Hunts ........................................ 615-781-6621 Video Library ...................................... 615-781-6544 CHEATHAM GILES Wildlife Division ................................. 615-781-6610 LAWRENCEWest Tennessee - Region I 200 Lowell Thomas Drive WAYNE Jackson, TN 38301 .............................. 731-423-5725 Toll Free ........................................... 1-800-372-3928 HENRY BENTON DECATUR HARDIN Fax ....................................................... 731-423-6483 WEAKLEY CARROLL CHESTER REGION IMiddle Tennessee - Region II MCNAIRY JACKSON, TN Ellington Agricultural Center MADISON P. O. Box 41489 OBION GIBSON LAUDERDALE CROCKETT HARDEMAN Nashville, TN 37204 ........................... 615-781-6622 Toll Free ........................................... 1-800-624-7406 LAKE DYER HAYWOOD SHELBY FAYETTE Fax ....................................................... 615-831-9995 TIPTONCumberland Plateau - Region III 464 Industrial Blvd. Crossville, TN 38555 .......................... 931-484-9571 Toll Free ........................................... 1-800-262-6704 Fax ....................................................... 931-456-1025East Tennessee - Region IV 3030 Wildlife Way Morristown, TN 37814 ........................ 423-587-7037 Toll Free ........................................... 1-800-332-0900 Fax ....................................................... 423-587-7057TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) ............................................................. 615-781-6691Website ........................................... www.tnwildlife.org AFTER HOURS INFORMATIONFor general information, the following numbers may becalled between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and midnight.West Tennessee - Region I .................... 1-800-372-3928Middle Tennessee - Region II ...............1-800-624-7406Cumberland Plateau - Region III ..........1-800-262-6704East Tennessee - Region IV .................. 1-800-332-0900

Many TWRA programs receive Federal financial assistance in Sport Fish and/or Wildlife Restoration. Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex,or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire furtherinformation, please write to: The Office for Human Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203.Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Authorization No. 328780, 20,000 copies, September, 2005. This public document was promulgated at acost of $.18 per copy.