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.

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

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• 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.

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• Coyotes are related to wolves.

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

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• 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.

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

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 6 POINTS

• Green Herons have a body length of about 44cm.
• Female Green Herons are usually smaller than males.

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• Lots of logs are found at the dyke because the wind carries logs in on the tide.
• When logs are washed ashore, wood bugs start to live on them.

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.