This mystery cache begins at the Nature Center where you must collect clues to determine the final cache destination at the mystery coordinates:
N 41 52.0AB W 86 20.CDE
The exhibits inside the nature center display many of the animals that live in the region, each of which is displayed with its common name and its scientific name. The scientific name consists of two parts, genus and species. For instance the coyote is Canis latrans. The genus name, “Canis”, contains 5 letters.
To solve this puzzle, count the number of letters in the genus name of the animals listed below and substitute that number into the mystery coordinates.
A – Beaver
B – Red-tailed Hawk
C – Opossum
D – Striped Skunk
E - Turkey Vulture