Wildlife Habitat
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Woodchuck
Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, are solitary animals, except for the few weeks a year when females have young, called kits. Females have one litter per year in underground burrows, usually in April or May. The litter usually contains 2-6 kits…
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Turtle
There are 11 species of turtles in Wisconsin. The semi-aquatic painted turtle is our most abundant species. The state-endangered ornate box turtle is Wisconsin's only fully land-dwelling terrestrial turtle. The months of May and June are peak…
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Squirrel
Wisconsin is home to several species of tree squirrels, including the Eastern Gray Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, and Red Squirrel. While there are similarities between each of these species, gray squirrels are one of the most commonly spotted tree…
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Songbird
A songbird's nest, depending on the species and habitat, may be in the branches of a tree or shrub, in a tree cavity, in a birdhouse, on an artificial structure like a porch light or even on the ground. Most songbirds incubate their eggs for about…
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Skunk
Striped skunks are mainly nocturnal animals, which means they are most active at night and spend most of the day in a burrow or den. They are very adaptable and can live wherever sufficient water, food and shelter exist.They have young, called kits…
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Red Fox
Red foxes don't live in dens most of the year, but they do modify an existing abandoned badger or woodchuck burrow when it's time to give birth. Red fox dens can be in forests, ravines or woodlots and sometimes in urban areas and on roadsides. They…
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Raccoon
Raccoons are common throughout Wisconsin and are easily recognized by their black masks and ringed tails. While they are nocturnal, or more active at night, it is not uncommon to see them out searching for food during the day. Raccoons are often…
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Opossum
Opossums are the only marsupial in North America, and females have a pouch on their abdomen in which they carry and nurse their young. Opossums are nocturnal, which means they are most active during the night. During the day, they hide in hollow…
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Mallard
The Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits the tampering with and removal of active bird nests (a nest with eggs or chicks present). If a nest needs to be moved/destroyed for building purposes, or if a business is having issues with aggressive…
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Gray Fox
Gray foxes are primarily found in southern/southwest Wisconsin and have several notable differences from the more common red fox. Gray foxes have retractable claws (like cats), are excellent tree climbers, and are smaller in size with a gray coat.…