Facts & InformationWhat are Woodchucks?Commonly referred to as groundhogs, woodchucks are short, stocky mammals with light to dark brown fur and a flat, bushy tail. They are excellent burrowers that dig extensive tunnels with multiple chambers. This digging ability can be quite problematic to the structural integrity of decks and…
Facts & InformationWhat are Turtles?Turtles are one of the longest living creatures on the planet. They are slow-moving, semi-aquatic reptiles. Turtles have a shell composed of bone covered in keratin plates. Turtles cannot leave their shells. It is permanently attached to the back and ribs. The most common turtle species…
Facts & InformationWhat are Snakes?Snakes come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They can range from just a few feet in length to several meters. Snakes are scaly, cold-blooded reptiles that prefer warmer climates. Snakes are only active during the warm summer months in Wisconsin. Snakes use their forked tongues…
Facts & InformationWhat are Skunks?You don’t want to run into this animal rear-end first! Skunks are black and white mammals known for the intense and foul spray they can release as a defensive mechanism. These striped animals are nocturnal and excellent diggers. They have a keen sense of smell and…
Facts & InformationWhat are Rabbits?The Eastern cottontail rabbit is the most common rabbit species in Wisconsin. They have brown to grey fur with long ears and a short, fluffy, white tail that resembles a cotton ball. We will never have a shortage of rabbits because they breed multiple times a…
