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Saving Animal Tracks as Plaster Casts – Education for Kids from the USGS

USGS Education

USGS Education

Identifying animals from the tracks they leave behind in the snow or dirt (especially along the banks of streams or ponds) is a satisfying learning experience for anyone, especially kids. Here is an interesting resource from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) that describes how to make plaster casts from animal tracks you may discover in your area. Click on Plaster Casts of Animal Tracks to see the printable pdf document.

USGS Education

USGS Education