Earthworm

Lumbricus terrestris
Scale 4 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 2 POINTS

• Earthworms can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
• Contrary to popular belief, cutting a worm in half will not result in the regeneration of two separate worms.

Cool, Warm, Hot

Graphic by Sara Shayan

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 7 POINTS

• When alarmed, an American Bittern will point its beak straight up and contract its body. • The American Bittern feeds in marshes and shallow ponds.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Black Labrador Retriever

Canis lupus familiaris
Scale 7 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 8 POINTS

• Dogs were domesticated from grey wolves about 15,000 years ago. • In 2001, there were an estimated 400 million dogs worldwide.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Bumble Bee

Bombus terrestris
Scale 4 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 3 POINTS

• Bumble bees are social bees that are covered in tiny hairs. • Bumble bees use hormones to communicate with one another.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Blackberry Vines

Rubus canadensis
Scale 7 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 1 POINT

• Blackberry vines are prickly and spiked with thorns.
• They can be found on forest edges, near roadsides, and in fields.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos
Scale 7 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 8 POINTS

• The Golden Eagle is the largest bird of prey in North America.
• Golden Eagles are not really golden. Their feathers are a brownish-yellow.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan