Animal World

Animal World: Fox Squirrels – Sciurus Niger

by

The Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger) is the largest species of tree squirrels in North America. They range from the East Coast excluding New England, Colorado, and Texas and have been introduced into Northern California. Fox squirrels prefer woods/forest as any tree squirrel would, but they mostly-Chincoteague Brian Gratwicke inhabit forest with an open understory and … Read more

Animal World: Skunks

by

Skunks are mammals with black-and-white fur. World wide there are 11 species of skunk. Two skunk species inhabit Indonesia and the Philippines, the other 9 live in North and South America. Skunks vary in size from just over 1 pound up to 10 lbs. Although the most common fur color is black and white, some … Read more