How are the 1987 and 2000 Crittercam different from one another?
The 2000 Crittercam is smaller and sleeker than the 1987 one. Moreover, the 2000 one doesn't have a tube while the 1987 does.
Which event inspired Greg to create a hitchhiking camera?
A shark swam past him in the ocean and he saw a remora attached to the shark.
Did they poke metal tags into the sharks' skin? What did they use to attach the Crittercam to the shark eventually?
Yes, they did initially. Later, they used a clamp. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/crittercam-great-white-shark-wbt/
At National Geographic, what was Crittercam used for?
It was used to study ocean animals.
Why is it difficult to study sharks and whales?
Because they can dive deeper than divers in scuba gear. They can swim faster than small submarines can travel. Scuba divers and submarines can also scare them.
What animal was chosen to be tested with Crittercam after turtle? How was the result?
A captive nurse shark. He failed because the camera was causing too much drag.
How do scientists remove the Crittercam?
They unclip their harnesses while the animals are resting onto ice and land; They remove the Cam glued to their fur; They make dissolvable tether.
How many steps did Greg took to create Crittercam? What are they?
6 steps. 1.Get down to camera's basic parts;2.Place them in a waterproof...;3.Create a prototype; 4.Test the prototype; 5.Improve the prototype; 6. Experiment
How many times did he fail while testing the Crittercam on turtles? Did he give up? What have you failed a lot of times but still don’t give up?
8 times. He didn't give up.
In your opinion, what is the most interesting finding about animals thanks to the help of Crittercam? Why?
Answer depends on your opinion.
How many methods did he test the Cam? What are they?
2 methods. 1. He plunged the prototype into a full bathtub; 2. He tested it on animals
What did the team do to improve Crittercam?
They made harnesses to hold Crittercam on turtles' shells; They made it smaller and sleeker.