Agri 2330 Exam 3 Blinn Krueger

Cottontail Rabbit

"Cotton Ball" tail Anywhere that provides some form of escape cover Quite promiscuous May produce four or five litters per year

Pronghorn

"Flare" rump patches when alarmed Fastest land mammal in NA creatures of the prairies and plains Herbivores Bucks gather a harem of does

Raccoon

Blackish facial mask Are very adaptable Prefer to live in relatively close proximity to water True omnivores Few predators take on adult

Mink

Brown to almost black Capable of emitting an acrid scent Inhabit the majority of the U.S. Known to kill in excess of their needs five to eight young are born in a den

Porcupine

Cannot actually shoot their quills Are east to detach Entirely vegetarian young are born with a full set of soft quills

Gray Fox

Climb extremely well Known to eat carrion, fruits, berries, and grains Dogs, owls, and bobcats prey on the young

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Common in many city parks and neighborhoods Particularly fond of oaks May breed year round Two to four blind and naked young are born

Snowshoe Hare

Excellent Camo throughout the year Prefers thickets and dense vegetation Feed heavily on bark and pine needles during the winter. Most hares do not live out the year

Black Bear

Have a rolling gait Average weight is between 300 to 600 pounds Omnivorous and very opportunistic Not true hibernators Natural predators are few

White-tailed Deer

Have antlers Herbivores Fawns are spotted Coyotes are major predator

Badger

Have white stripe Excellent diggers preferably open to semi-open areas eats rodents of all kinds Badgers are fierce fighters

Black-Tailed Deer

Herbivores Heavy Browsers Could have twins

Bighorn Sheep

Horns on a mature ram are large, curving in a spiraling pattern Western mountains of NA Herbivores Rams are usually Solitary

Moose

Huge antlers Feed on aquatic plants Combat between bulls Calves, often twins, are born in the spring

Elk

Huge antlers Way more than 700 pounds Found at higher elevations Herbivores Cows give birth to a single calf

Gray Wolf

Large, dog-like predator Generally found in groups Largely Carnivorous Very Social animals No natural wild predators

Easter Fox Squirrel

Largest member of the squirrel family Use large leafy nests Prefers oak forests and open woodlands Three or four in one litter per year is the norm Foxes and bobcats eat young and adult like

Beaver

Largest rodent in North America Dam-building expertise Uses its broad, flat tail as a rudder Beavers mate for life Adults are formidable and aggressive if cornered

Mountain Lion

Long-tailed, secretive, and largley nocturnal Does not do well in close proximity to human settlements Very efficient killers Solitary creatures

Caribou

Medium size members in the deer family Herbivores Eat fungi Bulls gather a harem of a dozen cows or so Wolves are the major predator

Woodchuck

Medium to light brown, burrowing rodents Open woodlands and field edges Burrow entrances under tree roots or rocks Promiscuous Genuine Hibernator

Striped Skunk

Most common in NA Can be found almost anywhere Well adapted to most habitats Captive skunks may live 10 to 12 years known to carry rabies

Red Fox

Numerous and widespread fox in America Eat nearly anything they can catch and kill Eat domestic poultry if the opportunity arises Six to eight pups in a litter Distemper, encephalitis, and rabies

Javelinas

Pig-like creature Not related to pigs at all Also known as javelinas Eat everything from snakes to cactus Mainly herbivorous Very protective of the young

Lynx

Primarily found in Canada and Alaska Large, furred feet, for deep snow Main quarry is the snowshoe hare Two to four young are commonly born in late spring Normal life span is 10 to 12 years

Grizzly Bear

Pronounced hump over its front shoulders Require remote areas Omnivorous Only natural predators is other grizzly bears Life span in the wild is probably around 20 years

Muskrat

Relative of the beaver Tails are hairless and appear rat-like Always found near water Two to four litters per year Normal life span is 5 to 6 year

Swift Fox

Smallest and fastest of the American Foxes Shy and more retiring than other foxes Prefers short grasslands and prairies Feed largely on rabbits, mice, and other rodents Three to five young are normal

Spotted Skunk

Smallest and most agile of skunks Omnivores Strong preference for eggs Polygamous Known to live up to 6 years

Coyote

Smell and hear great Extremely fast One of the most adaptable species in NA Coyotes have lived up to 15 years in captivity

Swamp rabbit

Somewhat larger than the cottontail Prefer low-lying, poorly drained areas Eat many types of green gasses At birth the young are fully furred Foxes and owls are common predators

Mountain Goat

Stocky, almost pure white Difficult to see Highest , most inaccessible mountain tops Winter snows force to lower elevations Avalanches and rockslides are the principle hazards

Wolverine

largest member of the weasel family sharp teeth and claws Aggressive Will eat anything Have no natural enemies

Musk Ox

look like bison Both male and female have horns Inhabit the artic tundra Eat grasses and sedges Fight between them is vicious

Long-tailed weasel

12 to 20 inches long special fondness for domestic poultry Well known for killing more than they need Male normally assists in raising the young

Mule Deer

3 to 3.5 feet tall Herbivores Polygamous Cougars and mountain lions are major predators

There are an estimated ______ nonindigenous species in the US, including plants, fish, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, microbes, and invertebrates.

50,000

Bison

Very large hoofed Distinct hump over front shoulder Private ranches Grazers Breeding season is typically in July and August

Jack Rabbit

Very long ears Capable of leaping 20 feet or more Feed on grasses and brush Solitary creatures except when mating occurs May live 4 to 6 years in the wild

Red squirrel

Weighs only 7 to 9 ounces Birdlike chirp when alarmed Eat a wide variety of nuts Usually have a single yearly litter The marten and the fisher are probably its most deadly enemies

Black tailed Prairie dog

Western prairie-dweller Bark-like call when alarmed Communal animals Eats grasses and, occasionally, insects Prairie dogs may live to be 8 years old

Bobcat

Widespread in the lower 48 states Face ruff Largely nocturnal Two to seven young Few natural predator

Marsupial

Young develop in a pouch Opossums climb well Prefer wooded areas, old farmsteads, and brushy areas Up to three litters per year Best known for feigning death

Polar Bear

a large, white bear that lives in the North Pole (=most northern part of the Earth) More carnivorous than other bears Only natural predator is other polar bears