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Mammals
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Mammals
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Missouri has a multitude of mammal species.
Down along the Missouri Arkansas border you may encounter a rare Black Bear,
but are more likely to see an Armadillo who has migrated north out of Oklahoma.
The White -Tailed Deer population is very large with some two hundred and fifty
thousand taken annually on average during the fall deer season by hunters. Fox
and Gray Squirrels abound eating their fill of acorns and hickory nuts. While
humans love the Eastern Cottontail Rabbit most do not like the Norway Rat or
the Harvest Mouse. Red Foxes can often be seen along woodland edges preying
on Moles, Voles and Shrews. The largest rodent in the state the Beaver may decide
to damn a small stream to form a small pond. The states only marsupial the Opossum
may tear into trash looking for an easy meal. The dexterous Raccoon can open
doors and bird feeders to get to bird , dog or cat food. River Otters have been
reintroduced to the state's major bodies of water and seem to be adapting well
to their new environment. Many caves hold Bat populations which eat tons of
insects each night during the spring and summer. When in comes to forecasting
the weather the folks in Boone County do not look to Punxsutawney Phil , but
watch for Boone County Bob the local Groundhog. Striped and Spotted Skunks amble
along through Missouri woodlands. From Muskrats to Flying Squirrels your neck
of the woods has plenty of Mammals! 
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Resources:
Bats of Missouri: Information for Homeowners
Managing Raccoon Problems in Missouri
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