Anchorage White Raven

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anchorage-white-raven

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Anchorage White Raven?Over 27,000 members in a dedicated Facebook group
2. What is the scientific name?Corvus corax
3. What is the phenotypic trait?Leucism, resulting in white plumage
4. Why is the white raven special?It has leucism, a genetic trait that makes its feathers white instead of black, which is rare for ravens.
5. How did people learn about the white raven?People saw it in Anchorage and shared photos and sightings on a Facebook group that grew to more than 27,000 members.

Leucism: A rare genetic mutation causing a reduction in pigment cells, leading to white or patchy coloration in animals.
Corvus corax: The biological classification for the common raven, a highly intelligent and adaptable bird species.
Urban Wildlife: Wild animal species that live and thrive in close proximity to human settlements and urban environments.
Digital Community: A group of people who primarily interact and form social bonds through online platforms like social media.