Black Bears
When do black bears in New Hampshire typically hibernate and when do they emerge?
They start hibernating in October-November and then emerge in March-April. The length depends on food availability, sometimes it's as long as 7 months.
What is the typical weight of am American Marten?
1.1 to 3.1 pounds body weight
What is the Eastern Coyotes typically weight? (range)
Eastern coyotes typically weigh 30-50 pounds
What is the scientific name of the white-tailed deer?
Odocoileus Virginianus
Where can little Brown bats be found in NH? N,S,E,W or all over?
What is the typical lifespan of a Black Bear?
They naturally can live up to 30 years, but that typically is cut down to around 10 years because of humans (hunting, trapping, vehicles) (So, around 20 years)
Where in NH are the American Martens primarily found? N,S,E,W, or all over?
Northern NH
What are the mating habits of boy dogs?
The Eastern coyote is a social animal that generally selects a lifelong mate. Coyotes are quite vocal during their January to March breeding season. Both parents care for their young, occasionally with the assistance of older offspring. Four to eight pups are born in early May.
How many pounds of food do deer eat each day?
White-tailed deer will typically consume 5 to 9 pounds of food each day
What is the weight of the little Brown bat?
Weighing approximately 1/8 to 1/2 an ounce. Tiny little baby
What is the typical weight of a female bear and make bear?
Female black bears weigh 125-150 pounds, whereas adult males are larger, typically weighing 200-250 lbs.
What is the American Marten's diet?
Opportunistic feeders but primarily prey on small mammals such as voles and snowshoe hare. American marten are subnivean hunters meaning they hunt under the snow for prey during winter. Will also feed on mice, shrews, fish, small birds, insects and fruit.
What is the typical territory range for Eastern Coyotes?
Territories range in size from 5-25 square miles
How do white-tailed deer survive New Hampshire’s winters?
They grow a very thick coat and eat a lot to grow their fat reserves. They also reduce their movement and activity while staying close to shelter and food.
What is the length of a little Brown Bat?
The little brown bat is a small mammal with a body length of 2 1/2 - 4
What is the Black Bears scientific name?
Ursus americanus
What is the American Marten's scientific name?
Martes americana
How are Coyotes effecting the deer population in NH?
Statistically, they are not effecting the deer population in NH.
Why is it important to manage deer numbers? (2 main reasons)
Maintain forest health and to decrease the spread of Lyme disease and reduce vehicle collisions.
What disease has been affecting the little Brown bats and what percent decline have they faces?
Little brown bats have been affected by White‐Nose Syndrome (a fungal disease) with a 99% decline in hibernating bats but it is unknown how many bats that summer in NH winter elsewhere.
Approximately how many black bears live in New Hampshire today?
There are somewhere between 6,800 and 8,000 black bears in New Hampshire.
What insect threatens the American Marten's habitat and how?
Spruce bud worm is predicted to spread south over the next 10 years and has potentially to significantly impact the amount of balsam fir and therefore softwood cover throughout core marten
What is the Eastern Coyote's scientific name?
Canis latrans var.
Describe how fawns are cared for by their mothers?
A fawn is cared for by its mother through a "hiding" strategy that involves the mother leaving the fawn alone for long periods to prevent predators from finding it. The mother visits a few times a day to nurse, groom, and move the fawn to a new hiding spot, which creates a nearly scentless fawn by eating the waste left behind
When is the little Brown bats mating season and when do they get pregnant?
They mate in Spring but reserve the sperm to fertilize in Fall.