California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus
Scale 8 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

DIVISION 8 DECK | 8 POINTS

• Unlike seals, sea lions can use their rear flippers to walk on land.
• California Sea Lions can can seal their noses shut and stay underwater for up to 15 minutes!

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

DIVISION 8 DECK | 6 POINTS

• Golden Eagles live in wetlands, mountain ranges, and forests.

• A typical Golden Eagle has a wingspan of 1.8 to 2.34 m (5.9 to 7.7 ft).

Cool, Warm, Hot

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi
Scale 5 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3

DIVISION 8 DECK | 7 POINTS

• Elf Owls are similar to Pygmy owls.

• The Elf Owl is the world’s lightest owl with an average body weight of 40 grams.

Hot

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Fox

Vulpes vulpes
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

ALPHABET DECK | 1 POINT

• Foxes are social animals.

• They eat small mammals, birds, fruit, berries, carrion, and nuts.

Cold, Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Ant

Formicidae
Scale 4 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

ALPHABET DECK | 2 POINTS

• Ants are found on all continents except Antarctica.
• Ants have hooked claws on the ends of their legs which help them climb.

Cool, Warm, Hot

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis
Scale 9 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2

ALPHABET DECK | 5 POINTS

• Giraffes can eat 65 pounds (29 kg) of leaves and twigs daily.

• Their tongues can be more than a foot long!

Warm, Hot

Graphic by Sara Shayan