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Mammals
		Shrews They look like mice, but they are not rodents at all. These elusive little creatures are difficult to identify. Pay attention to the details.  Click here for a list of shrew species found in NY.
		Mice and Rats Although commonly found around the house or farm as pests or pets, some of these critters are native to the woods and meadows of upstate NY. These rodents can be found indoors or out.  Click here for a list of mice and rat species found in NY.
		Moles Most people have only seen these animals dead. That's not surprising since they are underground dwellers that rarely greet us on the surface. We have 3 species in NY state. Identifying them should be fairly easy. Click here for a list of mole species found in NY.
		Rabbits Nature's prey-of-choice, rabbits have many adaptations to escape predation, including their large ears, short tails, strong hind legs, and  ability to multiply rapidly. There are three varieties in our area. Click here for a list of rabbit species found in NY.
		Beaver-like These aquatic rodents can be difficult to tell apart at first glance. Especially if they are in water. Of course we cover the American Beaver here, but also a "rat" that's not a rat, and one troublesome invasive species. Click here for a list of these beaver-like mammals found in NY.
		Squirrels These rodents are easily identified by their large bushy tails, streamlined bodies and food hording habits. The groundhog is a squirrel, but not very streamlined. Identify that squirrel that has been stealing all your birdseed. Click here for a list of Upstate NY Squirrel species.
		Bats Easy to identify by their forelimbs (which are adapted into wings), large ears and nocturnal behavior. They are generally small and almost exclusively insectivorous. Bats are known to carry rabies in NY State and should not be handled. Click here for a list of Upstate NY Bats
*		Weasel-like mammals Otters, fishers, weasels, minks and martens all have long, slender bodies, stubby limbs, triangular heads and whiskers. These are arguably the most playful, yet elusive of NY's mammals. Click here for a list of weasel-like Mammals in NY
*		Cat and Dog-like mammals They are either related to cats or dogs or look similar enough to be grouped together for identification purposes. Foxes are included in this group. Some of these are considered to be extinct in NY state or are federally endangered. Check out Upstate NY's Cat & Dog-like mammals
		Large mammals These are the largest of the mammals you will find in upstate NY. Includes bears, deer, and moose. All the animals in this groups can easily hurt you. Click here for a list of Upstate NY's Largest Mammals
*		Marsupials There's only one marsupial in NY state. Find out what and why. Click here to learn more about Didelphis virginiana.
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