March 16, 2011
Natural History Riddles
It's time for another round of:
How to play: Read the three riddles below and see if you can guess which Washington State person, place, or living thing we are referring to in the riddle. Post your guesses in the comments and check back Friday to see if you were right!
Update: Scroll down to see the answers!
Update: Scroll down to see the answers!
Riddle #1:
If water enters into your boat
Helps paddlers of the Puget Sound
Stay afloat
What am I?
Riddle #2:
A ”stately” fossil
Large molars helped grind grass
During the iciest of ages
Who am I?
Riddle #3:
Drumming away for mates and food
An acrobatic feathered friend
The smallest one in Washington
Who am I?
ANSWERS BELOW
Answer #1: Canoe bailer
Answer #2: Columbian Mammoth
Answer #3: Downy Woodpecker
Posted by: Andrea Barber
ANSWERS BELOW
Answer #1: Canoe bailer
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| Canoe bailer (Tulalip), Burke ethnology collection, #1-10709 |
Answer #2: Columbian Mammoth
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| Columbian Mammoth tusk, discovered near Ridgefield, WA |
Answer #3: Downy Woodpecker
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| Photo courtesy Seattle Audubon |