by LATO | Mar 21, 2014 | News and Views
Identification Pointers The gray fox has a gray grizzled back while the sides are a cinnamon color and the belly is tan. They have a dark stripe that runs down the center of their back onto their black-tipped tail. Gray foxes weigh between 7.9 to 15.4 lbs. The length...
by LATO | Mar 21, 2014 | News and Views
Identification Pointers The mountain lion, also known as the cougar, puma, and panther, is a large cat with a uniform coat color and a long black-tipped tail. Coat color can range from a silvery-gray to reddish. The cubs tend to have a soft, spotted coat. A male...
by LATO | Mar 21, 2014 | News and Views
Identification Pointers A wild boar is also commonly referred to as a wild hog, a razorback, or a feral pig. This animal is compact with a large head and relatively short legs. The fur of a wild boar consists of stiff bristles and finer fur. The coat color can be...
by LATO | Mar 21, 2014 | News and Views
Identification Pointers The raccoon is best known to have a dark mask and a ringed tail. Their grizzled fur typically varies from gray to blackish, although they can also be albino, dark brown, or a cinnamon color. During the winter, a yellowish or reddish tinge can...
by LATO | Mar 20, 2014 | News and Views
Identification Pointers Virginia opossums have a long, hairless, prehensile tail adapted to grab branches and easily carry small objects. The opossum’s body coat is a dull grayish brown; the face is white. Ears are hairless; noses are long and pink. The opossum’s body...
