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Carnivores In Pennsylvania

Carnivores In Pennsylvania. By Kevin Moran. Reach breeding maturity at around 3 to 4 years old Gestation period is 7 to 8 months Two to three cubs at birth are more common than single births. Black Bears ( Ursus americanus ) . Fox’s. Two kinds can be found in PA Red Fox Grey Fox.

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Carnivores In Pennsylvania

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  1. CarnivoresInPennsylvania By Kevin Moran

  2. Reach breeding maturity at around 3 to 4 years old Gestation period is 7 to 8 months Two to three cubs at birth are more common than single births. Black Bears (Ursus americanus)

  3. Fox’s Two kinds can be found in PA • Red Fox • Grey Fox

  4. Largest species with the genus Vulpes Can be described as being mostly red with a white belly but can be silver or black as well. Has gold colored eyes which helps it hunt at night Can reach a weight of 6 to 15 pounds Diets consist of mostly moles and rabbits with the occasional deer fawn Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

  5. Is from a different genus than the red fox Can scurry up and down trees for food color consists of pepper brown back and white smudge around its nose; tawny sides, neck, and legs; a white belly; and a black stripe along its back and tail Diet consists mostly of rabbits and small mammals Breed around February Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

  6. Color of pelts can vary from all colors Can grow 30 to 40 inches in length Weigh from 15 to 46 pounds Unlike wolves, coyotes have sweat glands on their paws. Coyote (Canis latrans)

  7. The coat is a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur On rare occasions, can be albino Most susceptible wild animal to rabies Raccoon(Procyon lotor)

  8. Very aggressive carnivores for their size Eat anything they can get their paws on Ermine(Mustela erminea)

  9. Breeding can occur several times a year Very aggressive Always looking for a fight Weasel(Mustela nivalis)

  10. Usually solitary Live around streams Diet consists mainly of fish and crayfish Mink(Mustela vison)

  11. Spotted Skunk (Spilogale putorius) Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) Skunks

  12. Found in a variety of aquatic habitats Diet consists mostly of fish and shellfish Otter(Lontra canadensis)

  13. Diet varies from moles to whitetail deer Has no known predators in PA Can grow to extreme sizes Extremely aggressive Very territorial Bobcat(Lynx rufus)

  14. Males are about twice the size as females Solitary hunters Threatened species in PA Fisher(Martes pennanti)

  15. Is a fossorial carnivore Preys on ground mammals Litters are generally small 1-5 on average Badger(Taxidea taxus)

  16. Stalk and ambush predator Prefers larger mammals Litter consists of 1-6 kittens with a survival rate of just one per litter Mountain Lion(Puma concolor)

  17. Is not found in Pa no but previously was Inhabit high altitude forests Have pointy ears Resemble a bobcat Lynx(Felis lynx)

  18. Thanks for Listening

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