Category Archives: Mammals

Animal #62 — West Indian Manatee

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Roger

trichechus manatus Saturday, January 19, 2013 Blue Spring Run — Blue Spring State Park, Florida The 73-degree water of Blue Spring draws a large population of manatees every winter. There were over 70 there on the day of our visit. … Continue reading →

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Animal #61 — Mountain Goat

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Roger

oreamnos americanus Sunday, September 16, 2012 Needles Highway — Custer State Park, South Dakota When we started feeding the chipmunks, we had the overlook to ourselves, but several other people showed up. I heard a man say something about goats … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Loop Road

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Roger

We spent Saturday morning driving the roads through Custer State Park, with a side trip into Wind Cave National Park. The bison were penned in, I know, but it didn’t feel like they were — those parks are large. Western … Continue reading →

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Begging Burros

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Roger

Years ago, burros were used to carry tourists up to the top of Harney Peak. When the concession closed down, the burros were released into the wild. They thrive in a semi-tame state along the Wildlife Loop Road, begging for … Continue reading →

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Wind Cave National Park — The Park

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Roger

I was more interested in the parts of Wind Cave National Park that are above ground than I was in the cave. I asked a ranger in the visitor center and was directed off the normal, more-crowded tour road onto … Continue reading →

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