Park Ranger Sarah Martin with George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Mo., brought an array of animal pelts to show the children at the Johnston Public Library Tales and Tails program. One of the pelts was from a skunk. The next program is scheduled for June 24 and a pet show is planned. Photo by Dee Riley.
Coyote, fox, and skunk were among the topics at the Johnston Public Library Tales and Tails program June 17.
Park Ranger Sarah Martin with the George Washington Carver National Park taught the children about animal pelts, claws and beaks. The youngsters learned the difference between predators and prey and how animals are designed differently depending on what they eat.
