Lesson 2 - Work in the Field

Use two resources to answer the following questions. The PDF “Field work” can be one. Others may be:

Malaysian Bat Education Adventure

Bat Conservation

Encyclopedia Smithsonian

KC - Field work 606.53 kB

(This attachment can also be found in the “Earthwatch Lessons” folder in CHA’s staff folder.)

Questions:

1. What are harp traps designed for?

2. Why are there 2 rows of fine thread?

3. What are mist nets used for and what are they made of?

4. When are traps checked?

5. Where is processing done?

6. What measurements are taken?

7. What is radio tracking and how does it work?

8. Why is radio tracking used and what is recorded?

9. Why are field surveys essential?