This section is currently under development... but we'll be adding to it every chance we get. Currently you can browse the Reptiles and Amphibians  and Mammals section. You may also use the search below.  Check back often for updates.
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		Reptiles and Amphibians Reptiles include Turtles, snakes and skinks. Amphibians include frogs and salamanders (newts). The difference: reptiles are more adapted for land, with dry scaly skin and amniotic eggs. Amphibians are usually tied to water or moist areas and have slimy skin they can breath through.
		Mammals Mammals are defined as vertebrates (have a backbone) that provide nourishment to the young through lactation (through mammary glands), warm-blooded bodies and specialized teeth and fur. You will also find a sole Marsupial in this group.
		Small Plants and Shrubs The flowers, herbs, bushes, grasses, vines, ferns, and mosses both native and invasive found in upstate NY. As long as it's not a tree, with a distinct trunk, it'll be in this section. Nothing in this section yet. Check back later.
		Trees Large plants with distinct woody trunks. You know what they are. Look here for descriptions and photos of trees. Nothing in this section yet. Check back later.
		Insects and Arachnids Creepy, crawly bugs, spiders and slimy snails and slugs. If it has more than 4 legs,  you'll find it in here. Worms don't really have legs, but you'll find them in here too. Nothing in this section yet. Check back later.
		Birds Birds are characterized by their hollow bones, feathers, warm-blooded metabolism and forearms modified into wings. You may recognize them as the flying things that poop on your car. Nothing in this section yet. Check back later.
		Fish and Crustaceans Fish are cold-blooded, aquatic vertebrates, with 2 pairs of paired fins (as well as several unpaired fins) and covered in scales. Aquatic crustaceans, though more closely related to Insects, have exoskeletons, like crabs, shrimp and crayfish. Nothing in this section yet. Check back later.
		Fungi Unlike a plant, a fungus doesn't derive energy from the sun, but actually externally digest substrate. They are more closely related to animals than plants. They are also a bitch to identify. So don't expect much out of this category. Nothing in this section yet. Check back later.
		Mollusks Slimy, almost jelly-like bodies define these invertebrates (no backbone), though many of them have a calcium carbonate shell. Another defining characteristic is the muscular 'foot' used for motion. This group includes slugs, snails and mussels. Nothing in this section yet. Check back later.