Joy can be found in observing mammals of North America
Submitted photo
The American bison, from the Willard Stanley collection.
Upon examining the many photographs I have in my possession, I noticed the excellent variety of mammal pictures that have been provided to me or taken by me. I thought it would be appropriate to discuss this familiar group of animals at this time. In addition to the many birds we have in our neighborhoods, we are also surrounded by a good number of small mammals that may appear at our feeders, yards, trees and locations we would prefer they not get into. Just how many of these creatures inhabit our planet? Data calculated by mammologists identify 4,629 kinds of mammals in the world, with 426 in North America, 102 in New York state and 49 in Chautauqua County. With that many obvious members of this group of animals, we have an endless joy in observing their behaviors. Unfortunately, not all of those behaviors are positive all the time, especially when these animals explore some of our more protected areas. Obviously there are many other creatures that surround our homes in additio
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