29Sep

Eurasian Boar

Eurasian boar are native to Europe and Asia. Also known as Russian boar, wild boar, wild hog, razorback, or feral swine, invasive Eurasian boar are new to the New York landscape, represent a great threat to New York and have the potential to become permanently established if action is not taken immediately. If you believe [...]
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29Sep

Wolves

Wolves are highly social animals and live in packs. Worldwide, pack size will depend on the size and abundance of prey. In Yellowstone, average pack size is 10 individuals. The pack is a complex social family, with older members (often the alpha male and alpha female) and subordinates, each having individual personality traits and roles [...]
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29Sep

Gray Fox

Gray fox dens may be in use any time of year, but the majority of use comes during the whelping season, or the time of year when birthing occurs. Dens are usually located in wooded or brushy habitats, and are generally less obvious than that of a red fox. They do not excavate their own [...]
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29Sep

Red Fox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf9Qkgwe3Rw The core of red fox social structure is the family unit, as this species is monogamous and actively defends their territories from other red fox. Territorial disputes are seldom marked by violent encounters and usually consist of antagonistic displays, chasing, and harassment. Territories are maintained year round. Red fox are highly mobile and can [...]
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29Sep

Easter Coyote

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf9Qkgwe3Rw Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal. They may be observed moving about during the day, yet are more active after sunset and at night. Seeing a coyote during the day does not necessarily mean it is sick or unhealthy, but caution should be exercised with coyotes as with any wildlife. Coyotes do not migrate. They [...]
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29Sep

Mink

Mink generally are solitary animals, with males and females associating only during the late winter breeding season. Female mink are sexually mature at one year of age. Pregnant female mink may establish den sites in cavities of tree roots, rock piles, brush piles and log jams or beaver lodges. Research in North America shows that [...]
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29Sep

Marten

The American marten (Martes americana), or marten, often incorrectly called the pine marten because of their close resemblance to their European relative, is a member of the mustelid family. The name mustelid came from the fact that members of this family have developed anal scent glands which produce a strong repellent smell that are often [...]
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29Sep

Fisher

The fisher, also known as the 'fisher cat', is a large, dark, long-haired member of the weasel family. Their stature is relatively low to the ground, with short legs, small ears and a well-furred tail. The color of their fur varies from dark brown to nearly black. Females and juveniles usually have a more uniform [...]
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29Sep

Ermine

The Adirondack’s smallest weasel is 23-31 cm (9-12 in) in length, including the short, 5.4-8.5 cm (2.1-3.3 in) tail. Ermine weigh 60-110 g (2.1-3.9 oz). Females are one-half to one-thirds the size of males. The ratio of tail length to total (combined head-body length) is the only reliable means of separating large ermine from small long-tailed [...]
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29Sep

American Beaver

New York State's official mammal, the beaver is unmistakable due to its large body size (26-65 pounds, 25-35 inches) and broad flattened tail (9-10 inches long, 6 inches wide), not to mention the characteristically altered habitat in which it resides. Characteristics unique to the beaver include a nictitating membrane, or a secondary internal, opaque inner [...]
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