Mammals make up only a small percentage of the states native
species of plants and animals. 71 species of mammals are native to
PA. 12 native species were extirpated in historic times but some
have been re-established. Gray Wolf, mountain lion, lynx, bison,
wolverine, moose, marten, beaver, elk, river otter, and
fisher.
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Four species are Endangered Northern flying squirrel, Indiana
bat, Delmarva fox squirrel, and least shrew. Three species are
Threatened Eastern small-footed bat, West Virginia water shrew, and
Allegheny wood rat. Only two species are Exotic Norway rat and
house mouse.
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Vital part of PAs food chain. Breeding rate is legendary can
have 6 to 7 litters a year. Most active at dawn and dusk.
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One of the largest rodents can weigh up to 60 lbs. Webbed hind
feet for swimming and a broad flat tail to steer. Build dams to
make ponds in which they make a lodge Eat bark off of trees.
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Relatives of squirrels. True hibernators Ground Hog Day is
February 2 nd. Punxsutawney Phil
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PAs only wild cat. Typically only a little larger than a
housecat. One of our few true carnivores. Only found in North
America
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Only species of bear in PA. Some can be brown. Eats almost
anything including garbage. Cubs are born when the females are in
their winter den. Do not truly hibernate but do sleep soundly.
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Intelligent, playful, sleek and powerful Shy and active mostly
at night. Eat crayfish and nongame fish.
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Black with a V-shaped white strip and bushy tail When
threatened, raises hind end and sprays a potent-smelling musk.
Omnivores and tend to be nocturnal.
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Red coat, black ears and legs, white throat, belly, and tail
tip Dig dens to raise young. Both parents take care of pups. Mainly
carnivores.
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Porkies have quills that are really modified hairs. They can
stick into just about anything. They are nocturnal and
herbivores.
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Masked bandit known to raid garbage cans. Raccoons are
nocturnal and often wash their food in water before eating. Can
sleep deeply in winter but do not hibernate.
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Chippies Create long complicated burrows. Often sleep during
the winter except on warm days. Spend most of their time on the
ground.
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Only North American marsupial mammal. Can have up to 18 young
and they spend the first 4-6 weeks in the mothers pouch. Omnivores
Have an automatic reflex when scared to play dead
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Nicknamed bushytails tails help with balance Mainly herbivores.
Build nests balls of leaves and twigs high in trees.
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PA State Game Animal. Almost hunted to extinction by 1900, now
they are carefully managed.