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From Monday 16th November 2009, as part of The Scout Association's development of one fully integrated website for Members, the information contained on this page is no longer being maintained. For up to date information please visit the following link: Beaver Scouts: Animal Friend Activity Badge

Complete the following:

1. Know how to care for an animal, fish or insect

2. Help to take care of an animal for one month

3. Tell others in the Colony about the animal

4. Know about the correct food to feed the animal, including type, variety and quantity

5. Know about the habitat of the animal, such as where it sleeps etc

6. Know how to exercise the animal

7. Keep a record of the food given to the animal and what they do with the animal for a period of two weeks.

Examples of suitable animals for this Badge include: dogs, cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, birds, rabbits, lambs, stick insects.

Notes

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.