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Mammal Tracks

To figure out what mammal tracks you have, first you need to look at the size and the number of toes:

Step 1: Are the tracks over 1 inch in any dimension?

Yes? Then go to Step 3.

No? Then go to Step 2.

Step 2: (The tracks are under 1 inch in all dimensions)

How many toes does it have?

4 toes front and 5 toes back

5 toes front and 5 toes back

Step 3: (The tracks are over 1 inch in some dimension)

How many toes does it have?

4 toes front and 4 toes back

4 toes front and 5 toes back

5 toes front and 5 toes back

not sure about toes

 
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