Cachers often find themselves in the wilds. Walking and observing closely, one can learn a bit about nature. While caching, take time to learn a bit about birds, flowers, trees and, well, scat.
Each question will generate an alphabetical answer. Convert the letter into its corresponding number by using the scale A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.
A. This wild animal’s scientific name is Canis Latrans. Though it is often seen traveling in large groups, they predominantly hunt in pairs.
Take the last letter of its name and convert to the corresponding number.
B. This large omnivore loves berries and fish and can attack people when surprised or when its offspring appear to be threatened. Never run from this animal when seen in the wild- unless, of course, you can outrun your caching partner.
Take the second letter of its name and convert to the corresponding number.
C.This scat belongs to a common domesticated animal. Because of its sleeping habits, we often refer to a short nap as a ___nap.
Fill in the blank, take the second letter of this animals most commonly used name, convert to its corresponding number, and add 2 to it.
D.This animal is the largest ungulate in North America, and can cause drivers major injuries or death if it collides with ones’ vehicle. In its territory, you will find many signs warning drivers to be cautious.
Take the last letter of this animal’s name, convert to its corresponding number, and subtract 3.
E. Iggy Pop and the Stooges released this song, “I Wanna Be Your _____” in 1969 on their self-titled debut album.
Complete this song title, take the last letter of this animal’s name, convert to the corresponding number, and subtract 1.
F.The scat from this creature is prized as fertilizer and can often be found and collected in caves.
Take the second letter of this animal's name and convert to its corresponding number.
G.The scat from this farm animal is often referred to as a “patty”.
Take the first letter of this animal's name,convert to its corresponding number and subtract 3.
H.This creature belongs to the order Strigiformes and is solitary and nocturnal. These creatures can rotate their heads and necks by as much as 270 degrees, and regurgitate the indigestible parts of their prey in the form of pellets. This photograph is not of scat, but is actually a couple of these pellets. One of these species’ vocalizations sounds like “Who Cooks for You?”
Take the last letter of this creature’s name,convert to its corresponding number, and subtract 9.
I.This animal is often seen bouncing off or smashing into cars, especially during fall and in the country. Probably the most encountered ungulate in the United States.
Take the first letter of this animal’s name and convert into the corresponding number.
J.This well-known hit from the band Duran Duran’s 1982 album “Rio” is titled “Hungry like the_____”.
Fill in the blank, take the last letter of this animal's name and convert into the corresponding number.
The final coordinates for this puzzle cache are:
N35 AB.CDE
W079 FG.HIJ
Happy hunting!
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