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February 19February 19 Donna L. Long

The Badger – about the Eurasian Mammal

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February 1September 24 Donna L. Long

Identifying Backyard Mammals: A Photo Gallery

North American Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) with winter coat.
November 23November 23 Donna L. Long

Virginia Opossum Facts, Lifespan, and Habitat

October 16October 15 Donna L. Long

How the Ojibwe Indigenous Horse is Being Saved

A chipmunk among leaves. Photo by Donna L. Long.
January 26January 26 Donna L. Long

What are Ground Squirrels?

Female moose and calf standing and browsing in the snow. Public domain?USFWS.
January 19January 4 Donna L. Long

How Can Moose Stand in Snow and Their Feet Not Freeze?

White-footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) - By Charles Homler/Wikimedia.
December 1November 30 Donna L. Long

Mini Mouse on the Dashboard

A close-up of a chipmunk's fur and markings. Photo by Donna L. Long.
January 12March 25 Donna L. Long

A Chipmunk’s Winter Sleep (Torpor and Hibernation)

September 6April 19 Donna L. Long

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

December 16October 3 Donna L. Long

Attracting Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) – Helping them Survive

mammals_Female Eastern Gray Squirrel in my garden eating sunflower seeds.
October 1October 14 Donna L. Long

Squirreling Away Sunflower Seeds for the Winter

August 3October 3 Donna L. Long

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)

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Groundhog

June 24 Donna L. Long

Eastern Gray Squirrel

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