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

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

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

Coyote

Canis latrans
Scale 7 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 7 POINTS

• Coyotes are related to wolves.

• When chasing prey, coyotes can reach speeds of up to 69 kilometers per hour.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Meadow Puffball

Vascellum pratense
Scale 5 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 1

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 3 POINTS

Meadow Puffballs live on the ground in meadows, pastures, and similar areas in North America.
• They are usually 2 centimeters across and 2 centimeters high.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Ladybug

Coccinella magnifica
Scale 4 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 6 POINTS

• Ladybugs have an average lifespan of 2 to 3 years. • They have short legs, oval-shaped bodies, and antennae.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan