Category Archives: Mammals

Animal #44 — Black Bear

ursus americanus Tuesday, July 1, 2003 — 7:12 pm Oneida County, Wisconsin — Route 17 at Cross Country Road We spent two days in Rhinelander. On this night, we went to the White Stag for a steak dinner. After eating, … Continue reading

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Animal #43 — Yellow-bellied Marmot

marmota flaviventris Wednesday, May 1, 2002 — 11:32 am El Paso County, Colorado — Pikes Peak We wanted to drive up Pikes Peak on Saturday but arrived too late in the day. But as we thought over our schedule for … Continue reading

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Animal #42 — Black-tailed Jackrabbit

lepus californicus Tuesday, April 30, 2002 — 8:20 pm Pueblo County, Colorado — Lake Pueblo State Park It was dark but I was reluctant to leave. I knew I may never again get a chance to wander around Colorado. I decided … Continue reading

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Animal #41 — Black-tailed Prairie Dog

cyomys ludovicianus Tuesday, April 30, 2002 — 5:46 pm Pueblo County, Colorado — Lake Pueblo State Park Lake Pueblo State Park was a reservoir on the Arkansas River behind a large dam. The area around the lake consisted of desert … Continue reading

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Animal #40 — Wyoming Ground Squirrel

urocitellus elegans Monday, April 29, 2002 — 7:25 am Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Colorado I got up early and drove into the mountains to do some birding. I arrived at Florissant Fossil Beds before it opened, so I parked … Continue reading

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