Andy Camper

If in Doubt, Ask Ian. We do.

It is important to remember that there is no such thing as a “bad” question. Especially when you know someone who has all the answers! Meet Ian, if he doesn’t know the answer to your question, he’ll go find it for you. He does it for Andy all the time. Wouldn’t you rather know?!

If you are looking to “Ask Ian” a question you should go directly to his blog to make sure that someone else hasn't already asked your question! You can submit your question there, or you can do it right here, right now. He will work hard to provide you easy to understand answers. We may even include them in the next issue of “The Walkabout” our monthly e-newsletter! 

So ask him a question today!

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Here’s a question that came in from a camper named Tony:

“Which toads are poisonous?”

Good question! Actually all toads are poisonous to some degree. They have glands that ooze a poisonous milky fluid that can harm people and animals if it gets in the eyes, nose or mouth. It can cause intense pain, temporary blindness and swelling. Unless you eat one, most toads don’t produce enough poison to kill a person by just touching one. They can make us very sick and animals can die from just mouthing a toad.

Yikes! It’s best to keep your paws (and your pets) to yourself when it comes to toads!

Keep trekking!

Ian

“Let’s Get Outside & Try Something New”

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Ian’s Daily Outdoor Fun Fact - Strange Animal Facts

Hey AndyCamper Gang, Did you know?

• Squirrels cannot see the color red

• Polar bears are left-handed.

• Elephants are NOT afraid of mice

All of these things are strange but true.

Keep trekking!

Ian

“Let’s Get Outside & Try Something New”

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Ian’s Daily Outdoor Fun Fact - Animal Eyes

Hey AndyCamper Gang, Did you know?

Where an animal’s eyes are placed on its head can tell you whether an animal is a predator (”hunter”) or prey (ones that are hunted). For example, owls have eyes on the front of their face like humans. This is important because it helps them judge distance and catch their prey more easily. On the other hand, prey animals like rabbits often have eyes on the sides of their heads, which allows them to see behind and in front at the same time which makes it harder for a predator to sneak up and grab them.

Check out some of the birds and animals in your yard. 

Where are their eyes? 

Do you think they’re hunters or victims?

Keep trekking!

Ian

“Let’s Get Outside & Try Something New”