MAMMALS OF WILDERGARDEN
Mammals
We see small mammals at Wildergarden on a daily basis. They depend on our plants, especially trees, for habitat. They drink from our water pans. Squirrels nest in trees. Chipmunks nest in underground burrows. We believe that these two species have planted a portion of our volunteer trees. Their digging is also known to improve soil aeration and drainage.
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We have a vision of conducting future studies of mammal behavior at Wildergarden, with a view towards assessing the ecological benefits they bring. The study of natural animal behavior is called ethology.
These are some of the mammals we have encountered (or who have left traces) at Wildergarden:
Chipmunk
Rabbits at night
Raccoon
taken from Ring Camera
American Red Squirrel
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Gray squirrels have white bellies
Fox squirrel in Black Walnut
Fox squirrels have rusty bellies
Gray squirrel in Sweetgum
Fox Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Fox Squirrel
Grey Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Fox Squirrel
Chipmunk
Community Cat
Fox Squirrel
Fox Squirrel
It is common to see squirrels chewing on small branches in the early spring.
Possum
Caught on Ring Camera
Raccoon
caught on ring camera