Wildlife

Peatlands are wetland ecosystems that contain peat, a spongy, organic material formed by partially decayed wetland plants. Typically found in cool cli...

Threats to New England Cottontails<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Forest Succession. The New England cottontail has specific habitat needs, r...

Introduction<br /> <br /> Beavers were numerous in New Hampshire when European settlers first arrived. Their pelts were extremely valuable to trappe...

This 40-page document highlights New England’s only native cottontail rabbit species that is in peril. Over the past few decades, the New England cott...

Black racers are slender, agile snakes that can grow to 6 feet in length. True to their name, they are solid glossy-black except for a white throat an...

5 Ways Communities can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate<br /> <br /> # 1 Make connections<br /> <br /> Protect areas for habitat expansion a...

Table of species, fruiting period, wildlife use and wildlife using plant for food. 

Blanding’s turtles are distinguished by their bright yellow chin and throat. Their domed shell, looking much like an army-helmet, is often speckled wi...

This chart includes native plant species, fruiting period, wildlife use, and the wildlife species use a particular native plant. <br /> <br /> Plant...

A woodchuck mows down an entire row of new cabbage transplants... A porcupine is destroying a hedge of hemlocks... Flying squirrels are keeping family...