The animals of Grandfather Mountain

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North Carolina Collection (Wilson Library)

Call Number
C971.6 J25a
Status
In-Library Use Only

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Contents

  • The Cast of Characters: The animals and humans of the habitats are introduced p. 1
  • A Day in the Life of an Animal Caretaker: Morning checks, cleaning ponds and leading tours - a typical habitat day p. 15
  • Nola the Magician: An otter disappears from the habitat, and her keepers fear the worst p. 20
  • Mr. Trashcan: A wild bear enters the deer habitat for sweet feed p. 24
  • L.L. Cool J: A small fawn receives an unlikely name and has an exciting adventure! p. 28
  • Dakota's Wild Ride: A yearling bear injures her elbow, needing emergency medical attention p. 33
  • Vet Call: Baby mice, rabies vaccines, and Milton the Bear - another day on the mountain p. 38
  • Snowstorm!: The habitat employees must hike up Grandfather Mountain in knee deep snow to reach the habitat animals after "the big one" of 1998 p. 43
  • A Cub Tale: Caretakers raise two feisty bear cubs p. 49
  • The Day from Hades: Some days in the habitats are trying, to say the least p. 52
  • Fishcicles, Fruitcicles, and Other Forms of Enrichment: Habitat employees keep the animals amused p. 58
  • Milton the Bear: A "day in the life" of Milton, the costume bear p. 60
  • Groundhogs Are Not Hedgehogs! (and Other Explanations for Visitors) Visitors' misconceptions about the habitat animals explained p. 62

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