American Animals West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

The Mammals and Birds of West Virginia

The US state of West Virginia is home to at least 56 species and subspecies of mammals, There are over 300 types of birds and over 100 species of fish, There are also many reptiles, insects and different kinds of invertebrates. The state offers all of them large lowland farming valleys with meadows and highland ridges, forests and mountainous areas as well as rivers, lakes, and ponds in which to make their homes.

There are at least 70 wild mammal species. The mammals that make their home here are whitetail deer, chipmunk, raccoon, skunk, groundhog, opossum, weasel, field mouse, flying squirrel, cottontail rabbit, gray foxes, red foxes, gray squirrels, red squirrels, wild boars, and several types of bat.

Bobcats, snowshoe hares, and black bears.

Among the animals that are listed as endangered are the Virginia big-eared bat, the Indiana bat, the West Virginia northern flying squirrel and the eastern cougar.

The mammals that have survived despite disturbance by humans include the opossum, the coyote, and the wild boar.

Among the bird population are migrant birds living in the state during the warmer seasons such as the tufted titmouse, scarlet tanager, brown thrasher, American robin, and humming bird.

Passing through West Virginia and through urban lawns, meadows, farmer's fields and cattail ponds are the American goldfinch, northern cardinal, bluejay, catbird, northern mockingbird, American sparrow, some wrens, and even crows.

You can see major game birds such as ducks, geese, bobwhite quails, ruffed grouse, and wild turkeys. Occasionally osprey and golden eagle can be spotted trying to snatch fish from remote lakes and larger streams.

The most common birds of prey are hawks and owls.

The Mammals of Wisconsin

The US state of Wisconsin has many different habitats that include more than 15,000 lakes. These habitats let a wide range of mammals make their home in the state. There are more than 70 species of mammals in Wisconsin.

American badgers live in grasslands, prairies, marshes, and farms. These carnivores dine on mice, squirrels, groundhogs, moles, marmots, and prairie dogs.

North American beavers are the largest rodents in North America and are semi-aquatic. They're known for building dams, canals, and lodges. They are herbivores and eat bark, cambium, roots, buds, and water plants. They live in forests near bodies of water.

American Bison are a large species of mammal and commonly called American buffaloes.

American Black Bears are mid-sized mammals that make their home in forest habitats. They are omnivores and have a varied diet of fish, mammals, insects, grasses, roots, and berries.

American Martens are small, solitary, and nocturnal mammals. They make their homes in mature conifer forests and live both on the ground and in trees. Their diet consists of squirrels, birds, and mice.

American Minks live in wet areas such as swamps and marsh lands or near bodies of water. They feed on muskrats, snakes, mice, fish, rabbits, birds, and frogs.

American Pygmy Shrews are small mammals that live in coniferous and deciduous forests, They feed on insects and larvae.

American Red Squirrels are small, solitary mammals. They enjoy sunflower seeds and all kinds of nuts. They make their homes in coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests.

American Water Shrews are solitary and semi-aquatic mammals. They enjoy eating aquatic insects, small fish, plants, and snails.

Canada Lynx are solitary wildcats. They are carnivores that eat mostly snowshoe hares but also feed on birds, rish, rats, and at times deer.

And plenty more wildlife living in the state.

Wildlife of Wyoming

The US state of Wyoming has only one person for every 111 acres of land. Therefore, there is plenty of room for animals to make their homes. It is a great state to get close to nature. There are over 100 species of mammals among them bison, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, wolves, deer, elks, and wild horses. Also 400 bird species including bald eagles.

Official State Bird

Meadowlark

Official State Mammal

Bison

Official State Reptile

Horned Toad

Official State Amphibian

Blotched Tiger Salamander

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge is located north of the town of Green River. The river is home to 220 species of birds and other wildlife. Here you can see bald eagles, trumpeter swans, moose, mule deer, white-tailed jackrabbits, coyotes, and foxes.

The Bighorn Mountains are home to a lot of wildlife. The Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway connects the towns of Worland and Buffalo. Along this way you can expect to see elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, coyotes, black bears, mountain lions, wild turkeys, sage grouse, and bald and golden eagles.

The Medicine Bow National Forest is home to moose, elk, mule deer, beaver, black bear, bobcat, and coyotes. The forest encompasses the Snowy mountain range. The Snowy Range Scenic Byways stretches between Laramie and Saratoga.

The Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop connects Green River and Rock Springs. This is a fantastic area to see galloping herds of wild horses. You can also spot pronghorn antelope, elk, deer rabbits, and birds.

Casper Mountain is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. In the winter it welcomes skiers and snowmobiles, The mountain is also home to various wildlife like mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, foxes, badgers, black bears, bald eagles, and other birds.

The Bear Lodge Mountains are home to mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, marmots, mountain lions, and other wildlife.

The Red Desert has six million acres of sand dunes and buttes that are home to 350 species of wildlife. Here you can find the largest migratory herd of pronghorn antelope and the world's largest herd of rare desert elk. There are also black-footed ferrets, pygmy rabbits, wild horses, coyotes, and prairie dogs.

Grand Teton National Park is home to many different kinds of animals. There are black bears, grizzly bears, moose, elk, coyotes, bison, wolves, mule deer, river otters, bald eagles, golden eagles, sage grouse, and trumpeter swans.