Adult Moose may reach heights of seven feet or more. These impressive creatures prefer the cool temperatures of the forest and are often seen wading in rivers, streams and lakes. In winter the Moose lives deep in the forest.
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Baby Moose are born in late spring and soon accompany the mother as she ventures out to find food and water. This mother Moose looks a bit shaggy, but will soon grow a shiny new coat of fur.
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Adult Black Bear may reach lengths of seven feet or more and weigh up to 900 pounds. The female gives birth to one or two tiny 9 ounce cubs during hibernation. She emerges in May with her cubs.
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This juvenile Black Bear is enjoying a tasty meal of fresh fish caught from the stream. Bear also eat nuts, berries, insects and small mammals. These mighty hunters can easily kill a man and should always be treated with caution.
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The Whitetail Deer lives in the forest or in shrubby area where he can find adequate shelter. He stands three feet high at the shoulders and weighs between 125 and 300 pounds. Males develop antlers in the fall.
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Young Fawns are born in early spring. Their speckled coat camouflages them well making it nearly impossible to discover them in dappled sunlight. By fall the spots disappear and their tawny coat deepens to dull brown.
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Skunks feed on berries, insects and small mammals. These inquisitive creatures often visit homes to look for food - but don't be fooled by these adorable little animals. One wrong step and you will find yourself covered in spray that may take days to go away.
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These baby skunks are frolicking by the roadside, but often follow their mother like ducks in a row. Their scent glands are not yet developed and don't pose a risk of spraying - but look out, Mom probably isn't far away.
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The Coyote often gets a bad reputation for preying on the White Tail Deer, but these canines are only doing what comes naturally. These creature are beautiful, but dangerous. Watch them from afar.
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This tiny Coyote is likely a part of a litter of five or six - but a litter can be as large as 19. Within six to nine months the young pup is fully grown and ready for a life on his own. Females may remain with the mother's pack.
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Nocturnal Raccoons sleep in hollow trees and old logs by day and emerge at night to explore and search for food. These clever animals learn to open garbage cans - or doors - to explore for food.
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By four month of age, baby Raccoons begin to explore outside of the nest. Typically, they follow Mom by night and sleep in the nest with her by day. These two youngsters look eager to explore on their own.
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The Red Fox varies in color from reddish brown to brilliant copper. Often seen in early morning or evening the Red Fox spends most of his time in wooded areas, but ventures out in search of food. Foxes eat berries, insects and small mammals.
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The baby Red Fox is born in late spring and begins to leave the den by five to six weeks, but continues to nurse until eight to 10 weeks old. They remain with the mother until the following fall. Females may remain longer.
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The Cottontail Rabbit visits gardens in the spring to nibble on newly planted crops - but spends most of his time in wooded areas. He may be seen in early morning or late evening nibbling clover in the field.
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This baby Cottontail Rabbit is only one week old. His soft fluffy fur makes him feel like a bundle of fluff. By six or seven weeks, he will be ready to leave his litter mates and strike out on his own. Litters typically consist of five to seven kits.
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The Snowshoe Hare is often confused with the Cottontail Rabbit. He is larger and more powerful with long ears and powerful hind legs. The Snowshoe Hare has a brown coat in the summer, but turns white in winter.
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Baby Snowshoe Hare are born with fur and able to move around on their own. These babies hide in separate locations and only gather to nurse for five to ten minutes at a time. By four weeks old these babies are ready to go out on their own.
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