Category: Wild Animals

The North American beaver, Castor canadensis, is a species of rodent that has played an important role in the history of America, particularly in

Porcupines are a group of large, slow-moving rodents known for their spiny quills. They belong to the family Erethizontidae, which is native to t

Otters are a group of aquatic mammals that have a long history in America. In North America, two species of otters can be found: the river otter

The history of moose in Vermont is an interesting one. Moose were once a common sight in the state, but their population declined drastically in

A fisher is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae). Fishers are native to North America and are found primarily in the

Groundhogs are the largest species in the squirrel family. Other names for groundhogs include woodchucks, whistle-pigs, and land-beavers. Groundh

New genetic tests show that all eastern coyotes are a mix of three species: coyote, wolf and dog. The percentages vary, dependent upon exact