Class was called to order as Professor Cassie introduced herself. She seemed to be very perky and enthusiastic. Jasmine had a hard time calling the Professor by her first name though. That was not what she was used to. She'd have to work on that one. Wait........the Professor was a animal whisperer? Oh this meeting should be verrry interesting.

Jasmine looked at the picture that was being discussed. Clearly it was an animal footprint, but that much had already been determined by multiple classmates. What they would be using it for, Jasmine had no idea. It was true that the animals were beginning to behave strangely. Who could blame them? The freezing cold would make anyone act a little odd.

When Jasmine looked at the third poster, she tried to interpret the raccoon's tracks. Comparing the tracks to the information in her book, Jasmine came up with an answer. Raising her hand, she said, "The tracks seem to be farther apart and the front of the print seems thicker". "I think the animal was running away from something. He was probably frightened. The question is, what was he trying to get away from."