Yellow-Necked Turtle

Podocnemis unifilis
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

3 POINTS

• Yellow-Necked Turtles can grow up to 45cm long and weigh up to 8kg.

• They are one of the largest South American turtles.

Warm, Hot

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Atlantic Sea Nettle

Chrysaora quinquecirrha
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

8 POINTS

• Atlantic Sea Nettles immobilize and obtain their prey using their stinging tentacles.
• If stung by a nettle, you will get a painful rash for 20 minutes!

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Turtle

Testudines
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 2 POINTS

• Turtles can live for more than 100 years.

• A turtle’s shell is made up of 60 different bones all connected together.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Human Activity

Event
Scale 8 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | EVENT

• The latin name for humans (Homo sapien) means “wise man” or “knowing man.” • Many species have gone extinct as a result of human activity.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Butterfly Bush

Asclepias tuberosa
Scale 7 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 1 POINT

• Butterfly Bush flowers attract nectar-eating animals.

• Spreads easily in open areas.

Cool, Warm, Hot

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Raccoon

Procyon lotor
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 1 POINT

• Raccoons get their name from the Proto-Algonquian “ahrah-koon-em,” meaning “one who rubs, scrubs and scratches with its hands.”

Cold, Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan