(Sciurus carolinensis) A species of tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus. It is native to eastern North America, where it is the most prodigious and ecologically essential natural forest regenerator. Notes: This little fellow seemed to be on a parallel walk beside us this morning for about a block. He had these
(Procyon lotor) Also called the North American, northern or common raccoon (also spelled racoon) is a mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm, and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg. Notes: Saw him climb this
(Odocoileus virginianus) The graceful white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus is well known to most North Americans. Hunters and non-hunters alike recognize the animal by its habit of flashing its tail. This “flag” of the white-tailed deer is often glimpsed as the high spirited animal dashes away from people. In Ontario, they
(Neogale vison)The American mink is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to North America, though human introduction has expanded its range to many parts of Europe, Asia, and South America.The American mink is a carnivore that feeds on rodents, fish, crustaceans, frogs, and birds.Males measure 34–45 cm in body length, while females
(Loxodonta africana) The African Elephant or African Bush Elephant, is the world's largest land mammal and weighs up to 7 tonnes and reaches heights of 3.3 m at the shoulder. Elephants can live to a potential age of 70 years. The massive tusks of older bulls can weigh up to 50 or
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