Can you identify these four active winter mammals? A wildlife biologist is working with NH Fish and Game and the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hut caretakers to do an animal tracking survey in the White Mountain National Forest. Originally set up in hopes of finding a Canada lynx, Felis canadensis, these trail cameras have yielded photos of many different species. Answers at the end of this post.
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| Kilkenny, NH, White Mountain National Forest Photo credit: NH Fish & Game, trail cameras |
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| Kinsman Notch, NH, White Mountain National Forest Photo credit: NH Fish & Game, trail cameras |
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| Mahoosucs, ME, White Mountain National Forest Photo credit: NH Fish & Game, trail cameras |
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| Kinsman Notch, NH, White Mountain National Forest Photo credit: NH Fish & Game, trail cameras |
Answers:
Photo 1: Lynx rufus, bobcat
Photo 2: Martes americana, American pine marten
Photo 3: Canis latrans, Eastern coyote
Photo 4: Lepus americanus, snowshoe hare