| The Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
The Gray Squirrel is approximately 1 lb. and 18 inches in length. It's tail is half of
it's body length. It is a light silvery gray in winter and a gray-rust in summer. |
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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. Largest tree
squirrel, wide range of color. |
| Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
8-14 inches with thick brownish or grayish fur. The eyes are on the side of the head. Long
ears. |
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Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. Big as a
house cat with rough grayish-white hair, this marsupial has a long snout, dark eyes and
big hairless ears. |
| Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. 24-42 inches
and 8-20 pounds. Some males may weigh up to 40 pounds. Coarse, long, gray hair, bushy tail
with black rings. |
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. Rusty-red or
red-orange fur with a whitish belly, black legs and white plain tail. |
| White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
3 and 1/2 feet tall at shoulders. 200 lbs. Foot long tail. Brown on top, white underneath.
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Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. 12-18 inches,
9 ounces, black eyes, small rounded ears. |
| White-footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
6-8 inches, tails are 2 and 1/2 to 4 inches. Gray or brown fur. White belly and large
ears. |
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Meadow Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
About 5 inches, short or medium length tail, short legs, tiny ears, Gray fur. Individuals
named for habitat. |
| Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
About 5 inches, short or medium length tail, short legs, tiny ears, Gray fur. Individuals
named for habitat. |
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Pine Vole (Microtus pinetorum) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. About 5 inches, short or medium length tail, short legs, tiny ears, Gray fur.
Individuals named for habitat. |
| Short-tailed Shrew (Blarina brevicauda)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
Lead-gray fur, very short, eyes nearly invisible, external ears non-existent. 1 inch tail
and 3-4 inch body. |
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Least Shrew (Cryoptotis parva) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. |
| Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
Smallest tree squirrel. They don't fly, they glide up to 80 yards. |
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Eastern Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus subflavus)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. |
| Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) -
Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
Dark brown fur, 12 inch wingspan. |
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Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. |
| Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
2 white stripes make a V on its back, white fur on top of head. 13-18 inches and 3-10 lbs. |
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Red Bat (Lasiurus borealis) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. white-tipped
red fur. Short rounded ears, 12 inch wingspan |
| Groundhog (Marmota monax) -
Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. 2 feet
long. has a bushy tail, a broad, flat head. It has coarse grayish-brown fur. It's
yellow-orange underneath. |
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Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) - Common
species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations. Small striped
animal, 8 inches long including tail. Light stripes on face, back and sides. Underside is
light gray or white. |
| Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus)
- Common species of mammal in the Floyds Fork vicinity observed at several locations.
5-8 inches, 1-inch tail and 1 and 1/2 to 5 lbs. |
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