The eastern cottontail rabbit is a very common mammal in North Carolina and in most of the Eastern U.S. You probably have seen them dashing off into a thicket. They have brown upper parts, large ears, and a fuzzy white cotton-ball-like tail. They like to live in grassy fields with shrubs or thickets nearby
When you think of a common mammal you might see in your yard, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me that would be the Squirrel - or more precisely the Eastern Gray Squirrel. This creature is the North Carolina State Mammal. It’s hard to imagine a day going by without seeing
Coyotes are members of the canine or dog family. They are related to wolves, foxes, and your pet dog, but they are distinct. Coyotes are primarily carnivores (meat-eaters), but when they are hungry, they eat fruit, vegetables, and just about anything they can find. They are smaller than gray wolves and red wolves but
Beavers are considered a Keystone Species and they are living in the West Branch Nature Preserve.
What should you do if you find a deer fawn alone in your yard?
Which mammals do you see most often in your neighborhood? Probably squirrels, maybe deer if you’re lucky. But the diversity of mammals in Davidson is much greater than that. In fact, some of the most abundant of all mammals remain hidden from view simply because they come out at night. I am talking, of
