Pennsylvania mammal atlas pennslyvania mammal atlas project. Learn more about pa mammals the pennsylvania wildlife. Full text of the mammals of pennsylvania and new jersey. Guide to the mammals of pennsylvania by joseph merritt. Books are available for purchase at the outdoor shop, and at many commission offices. This 75 pound lynx in pennsylvania doesnt sound like a canada lynx to me at all. The perfect field guide for a beginning pennsylvania birder like myself. The bulk of the book consists of species accounts of the mammals grouped into families and orders. The 3 species of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals discussed in this book are pennsylvanias most vulnerable terrestrial vertebrates. From a small deer mouse to a huge black bear, all mammals play an important role. Now, with the publication of this book, student, scholar, and nature lover alike will have a ready reference to distinguish.
The following is a list of the 70 mammals known to live or have lived in pennsylvania. Click on the name or image for additional information. Maps are shown for each species whose current distribution is known. Maps are shown for each species whose current distribution is. I have just modified one external link on list of mammals of pennsylvania. Extinct animals pennsylvania extinct pennsylvania animals 2 volumes. Many of these animals are rarely seen except when pursued by an interested biologist, mammologist, or nature photographer. Pennsylvania has a great diversity of wild mammals, too. Rutiodon, the wrinkle tooth, was a late triassic phytosaur, a family of prehistoric reptiles that superficially resembled crocodiles. An attractive backpacksize volume, written in lively prose, the guide to the mammals of pennsylvania opens with a short introduction to pennsylvania s environment and the characteristics defining a mammal. Guide to the mammals of pennsylvania from the tiny shrew to the black bear, pennsylvanias hills and valleys are teeming with sixtythree species of wild mammals. Mammals of pennsylvania and new jersey penns valley publishers.
Fish and wildlife service estimate that it has been lost from about 64 percent of its historical range. Several species recently lived wild in pennsylvania, but are now probably extirpated. An attractive backpacksize volume, written in lively prose, the guide to the mammals of pennsylvania opens with a short introduction to pennsylvanias environment and the characteristics defining a mammal. Details the mammals of pennsylvania and new jersey. The recent publication of merritts 1987 guide to the mammals of pennsylvania has added another valuable reference to the commonwealths mammals. This excellent reference continues to guide mammalogists and students of mammalogy more than two decades after its publication. The state museums most popular and enduring exhibit offers timeless dioramas depicting common and rare species of pennsylvania in their natural habitats. Terrestrial vertebrates of pennsylvania johns hopkins. Welcome to the pennsylvania mammal atlas website, a project designed to collect valuable information on wild mammals within our commonwealth.
Merritt 1987, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. From the tiny shrew to the black bear, pennsylvania s hills and valleys are teeming with sixtythree species of wild mammals. Pennsylvania is a region that is so diverse in wildlife. Pittsburgh, 1928, by samuel howard williams page images at hathitrust. The truth is we really dont have a good handle on the native mammals of north america that lived before the modern conservation movement. Pennsylvania designated the whitetailed deer as the official state animal in 1959. Some farmers say that pennsylvania s state beverage can be an effective repellent to the state animal spraying diluted milk on garden plants apparently deters whitetailed deer.
The list provides common names and currently recognized scientific names. Their 1997 book, classification of mammals above the species level, is a comprehensive work on the systematics, relationships and occurrences of all mammal taxa, living and extinct, down through the rank of genus, though molecular genetic data challenge several of the higher level groupings. The dinosaurs and prehistoric animals of pennsylvania. Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern united. I think it is very possible that there were very large lynx in the united states.
They are the marsh rice rat oryzomys palustris, gray wolf canis lupus, marten martes americana, wolverine gulo gulo, badger taxidea taxus, cougar. By definition, wildlife includes all wild birds and wild mammals, both game and nongame species. Aug 22, 2019 rutiodon, the wrinkle tooth, was a late triassic phytosaur, a family of prehistoric reptiles that superficially resembled crocodiles. We know of the beginnings and changes of various kinds of animals and plants in pennsylvania because many have been preserved as fossils. From the tiny shrew to the black bear, pennsylvanias hills and valleys are teeming with sixtythree species of wild mammals. Buy a cheap copy of wildlife of pennsylvania and the. A biographic, historic and descriptive account of the furred animals of land and sea, both living and extinct, known to have existed in these states.
Government publication, state or province government publication, internet resource. Jan 25, 2017 pennsylvania is a region that is so diverse in wildlife. The plants, birds and mammals of bucks county, pa uva. The whitetailed deer is the state animal of pennsylvania. Conservation and ecology in the mideastern states, a new book by a conservation specialist in penn states college of agricultural sciences. From the kelker library collection, a pristine booklet of 56 pp wtan cardstock wraps, fine glossy paper, and lots of good information about the mammals of pennsylvania, of over 60 years ago. Examples are the whitetailed deer, black bear, red fox, gray fox, coyote, eastern cottontail, eastern gray squirrel, bobcat, muskrat, american mink. Popular mammals books meet your next favorite book. This book only contains birds that are actually found in pennyslvania and each 2 page spread features a closeup color photo of both male and female and helpful tidbits for identifying your birds. Permission to reproduce an illustration taken from another source must be obtained from the original publisher. The rabbitsfoot is a freshwater mussel found in rivers and streams in alabama, arkansas, georgia, kansas, kentucky, illinois, indiana, louisiana, mississippi, missouri, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, and west virginia.
The bulk of the book consists of species accounts of. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. Apr 01, 2000 this book only contains birds that are actually found in pennyslvania and each 2 page spread features a closeup color photo of both male and female and helpful tidbits for identifying your birds. According to recent statistics, there are some 71 native mammal species found in the state, but 11 of these have become extinct. Answers to these questions and more can be found in fascinating mammals. Unfortunately, 11 of these native mammals are no longer found in the state, including the lynx, gray wolf, mountain lion, marten, bison, moose. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Guide to the mammals of pennsylvania paperback 1987 author joseph merritt on. Shoemaker page images at hathitrust items below if any are from related and broader terms. Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer stan tekiela is the originator of the popular statespecific field guide series. Guide to the mammals of pennsylvania merritt, joseph. Pennsylvania mammal atlas pa mammal atlas project mammals. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, childrens books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. Would love to see your pictures and hear about your wildlife experiences in and around pennsylvania.
From the tiny shrew to the black bear, pennsylvania s. At about 8 feet long and 300 pounds, rutiodon would have been one of the apex predators of its ecosystem, which ranged across the eastern seaboard specimens have been discovered in new jersey and north carolina, as well as pennsylvania. The mammals of pennsylvania, with a discussion of the biology of mammals in general, including keys to the orders and families, and with detailed accounts of all species indigenous to pennsylvania. Mammals of pennsylvania and new jersey penns valley. The 3 species of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals discussed in this book are pennsylvania s most vulnerable terrestrial vertebrates. Pennsylvania and the ice age pennsylvania department of.
Guide to the mammals of pennsylvania paperback 1987. However, with 65 species and so much ground to cover, we need your help finding them. Each account includes a short list of data, a pennsylvania range map, a north american range map, and a narrative of the physical, ecological, and behavioral characteristics of the species. This list of mammals in pennsylvania consists of 67 species currently believed to occur wild in the state.
The pennsylvania game commission, as an independent agency of the commonwealth, has jurisdiction over and management responsibility for all wildlife in pennsylvania. Wildlife and animals in pennsylvania launch knowledge. As a biologist and 25year classroom veteran, i have tried to make this publication both scientifically valid and userfriendly. Some farmers say that pennsylvanias state beverage can be an effective repellent to the state animal spraying diluted milk. Pennsylvania mammals id book questions and study guide. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Some of pennsylvanias wild mammals are game animals, meaning that people are allowed to hunt or trap them for their fur or meat. The mountain lion, wolverine, gray wolf, lynx, bison and moose. Pennsylvania department of conservation and natural resources. New book features the mammals of the mideastern united states. The commonwealth is home to 480 species of wild birds and wild mammals.