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Animal Tracks, Sign, and Skulls

This section of the webpage is merely a primer to help you identify tracks and sign you have come across while recreating in the outdoors. Also, I have included some good reference books. Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm).
Wolf skull

Enjoy the photos and your future outdoor tracking adventures!
Mammals
Weasel Family
      Short-tail (Ermine)
      Long-tail
      Marten
      Fisher
     Otter
     Striped Skunk
Small Rodents
      Rat
      Mouse
      Vole
      Shrew
      Mole
Snowshoe Hare
     European Hare
      Snowshoe Hare
Large Rodents
     Porcupine
     Beaver
     Muskrat
Racoon
Bears
     Black
      Grizzly
Deer Family
      White-tail
      Moose
      Caribou
 Dog Family
      Fox
      Coyote
     Wolf
Squirrels and Chipmunk
      Flying Squirrel
      Black Squirrel
      Red Squirrel
      Chipmunk
      Siksik
Cat
      Lynx
     Bobcat
     Cougar
Reptile and Amphibians
Reptile and Amphibian
      Snapping Turtle
      Leopard Frog
      Snake.
Birds and Insects
Birds and Insects
      Dragonfly
      Beetle (try to identify it in a field guide)
      Turkey Vulture

Walrus Skull

Unless otherwise referenced, all photo's were taken by Chad Clifford and remain the property of this site.


Have a photo to share?
If you have a picture or article related to one of these species that you would like to offer-please e-mail(chad@wildernessrhythms.com)it to me. You will be fully referenced so include your full name and a little blurb about your photo/article. I reserve the right to adjust the size of the photo (for internet connection speed compatibility) or article and decide whether it is appropriate for use.


My favourite tracking and related books.
If was to purchase these again, I would do it in the following order.

  • Brown, T. (1983). Tom Brown's field guide to nature observation and tracking. An inspiring read. Good tracking tips and philosophy about the nature experience.
  • Kura, A. (1995). Mammals of the Great Lakes region. Great general information book about mammals including skull keys, dental formulus with other good descriptions. I used this book in a fourth year mammalogy course--it is very expensive and usually needs to be ordered in. However, in my opinion, this book is worth the cost for the inquisitive tracker who wants lots of information about local species from one source.
  • Stokes, D. & Stokes, L. (1986). A guide to animal tracking and behaviour. A great book for tracks and sign.
  • Rezendes, P. (1992). Tracking and the art of seeing. Neat photos of sign, scat and animals. Winter shots too.
  • Murie, O.J. (1954). A feild guide to animal tracks--the Peterson feild guide series. The classic tracking book. Good information on animals tracks and patturns.

    There are many good books I have left out. However, be sure to read the Author's biography before purchasing a book. Sometimes, generic books offer poor and even false information.


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