by wolfcenter | Oct 22, 2021 | Carnivores, Fisher, Jeremy Heft, Misunderstood Mesos
The fisher is one of the most reclusive and therefore misunderstood mammals in North America. Sometimes known as a fisher cat, this large weasel is neither a cat nor does it eat fish, hence both titles are misnomers. The name is believed to have originated by...
by wolfcenter | Oct 18, 2021 | Conservation, Jeremy Heft, Striped Skunk
STRIPED SKUNK (Mephitis mephitis) DESCRIPTION The striped skunk is built for a life foraging at the ground surface, with short, powerful legs and a stocky body. The head and body measure 13-18 inches, with the notorious tail adding another 7-10 inches. Weight varies...
by wolfcenter | Oct 18, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation
Seals are carnivores that are in the Pinnipedia group – the word pinniped translates from Latin to mean “fin-footed”.1 This Pinnipedia group is divided into three groups:1&2 Odobenidae, which is made up of walruses Otariidae, which consists of fur seals and sea...
by wolfcenter | Oct 6, 2021 | Carnivores, Chris Anderson, Conservation
Jaguars are a carnivore and one of the largest cats in the world. They come in third place, right behind the tiger and lion. Within the United States, they take first place as the largest cat.1&2 Originally, their territory took up from the southern region of the...
by wolfcenter | Oct 1, 2021 | Chris Anderson, Conservation
Black-footed Ferrets are nocturnal and fossorial (living underground) members of the Mustelidae family.1 They are easily recognized by their black feet, black-tipped tails, and black masks on the face, while the rest of their body is a beige-white color.2 Black-footed...
