Book 32, Question 97 · Video
Why do volunteers put cages over turtle nests?
Turtle nests are easy to find for animals like raccoons and foxes. People who care about turtles put wire cages over the nests. The cage has holes big enough for baby turtles to go through when they hatch, but small enough to keep out hungry animals. Volunteers mark the place and check on the nest. It is a way to give hatchlings a head start.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do volunteers put cages over turtle nests?
The Big Idea
Raccoons and foxes love turtle eggs! So people help protect the nests. How?
Easy to Find
Step one: Easy to Find. Turtle nests are easy to find for animals like raccoons and foxes. They can dig up and eat the eggs.
Wire Cages
Step two: Wire Cages. People who care about turtles put wire cages over the nests. The holes are big enough for baby turtles to leave but small enough to keep out hungry animals.
Volunteers
Step three: Volunteers. Volunteers mark the place and check on the nest. It's a way to give hatchlings a head start.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Kept out. Over nests. Get out. Kept.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Volunteers keep nest records and watch for new hatchlings. Raccoons dig up nests. Holes are just right. Cages give hatchlings a head start.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Design a nest cage on paper. Include holes just right for a baby turtle. Draw a raccoon outside. Why do the holes need to be small? Label your design.
Outro
Raccoons and foxes easily find turtle nests, so people place wire cages over them. The holes let hatchlings out but keep hungry animals away, and volunteers mark and check nests to give babies a head start. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!