Wisconsin Animals

Badger - Wisconsin's state animal, "The Badger"; is known for his eye-catching markings. If you ever get the opportunity to see this animal, treasure it. Just make sure that you stay a safe distance...

Bald Eagles - Are a very well-known species in the world today. People come from all around to watch the Bald Eagle in action. They are a very beautiful bird...

Beavers - The beaver is a very interesting and outstanding animal. Even though the beaver really doesn’t look that big, it can weigh up to...

Black Bear - If you are traveling through Wisconsin and see a big, black fur ball, you might have just spotted a Wisconsicn Black Bear. They are typically found in the...

Brown Bat - The Little Brown Bat is an amazing creature in our society. They are not recommended to keep as pets, but can be nursed back to health if sick in secure cages. It is told that if you...

Canadian Geese - During the warm seasons of the year, you won't be able to walk very far without coming into near contact with a Canadian Goose. They are one of the most popular animals...

Chipmunks - The cute, little animal you see a lot around your house is probably a chipmunk. Wisconsin Chipmunks are very common throughout...

Coyotes - are a very abundant animal. They can be found in pretty much every county of Wisconsin. You will generally find them in...

Eastern Cottontail Rabbits - Eastern cottontail rabbits are a very abundant species in Wisconsin. Eastern cottontails have one of the largest lists of lurking predators, but if they happen to survive they are an excellent species

Eastern Prairie Moles - If you happen to be traveling through southern and Central WI, you might get the chance to spot a Prairie mole. Wisconsin Prairie Moles get to be about...

Flying Squirrels - Because of the flying squirrel being so nocturnal, you will rarely get the chance to actually see one. If you do, enjoy it because it is a sight to see that wonderful creature gliding through the air. Being in Wisconsin, we have the luck...

Gray Squirrel - The gray ground squirrel is a playful animal that is noticeable by almost everyone. You will find this type of squirrel in just about every...

Great Blue Herons - are a very interesting and peculiar animal. These birds generally tend to be somewhat mean in behavior so enjoy their presence, but keep your distance. They don't like to be...

Great Horned Owls - have a good sense of hearing which helps them to find food and smell danger. Because of the extreme fluffiness of their feathers, great horned owls have an almost silent flight. These owls use their talons...

Ground Hogs - are a very special animal in our country. They gave us one of our funnest national holidays; Ground Hog's Day. If the ground hog sees his shadow then we get to look forward to a longer...

Mallard Ducks - are a truly amazing animal. Almost anybody can recognize a mallard. They have very distinctive features that capture a lot of attention. If it is mating season for the mallards, you will notice that the males get a lot more colorful...

Pine Marten - If you want to see an animal that is not only a great climber, but also an excellent fisher, this is the animal to look for. Pine martens are very prominent in Wisconsin and have many advantages...

Raccoons - are known for their masked identity. You will see a distinguished black mask around their eyes. They tend to travel alone, but if you look hard enough you might get...

Red Fox - The Wisconsin Vulpes Vuples better know as the Red Fox is one of our most beautiful animals. If you get the chance to see one nearby, take a...

River Otters - If you get the chance to admire some river otters in Wisconsin, treasure it for as long as you can. It is the entertainment of a lifetime. River otters are known to be extremely playful...

Ruffed Grouse - The ruffed Wisconsin grouse is a bird with many qualities. They are able to adapt to their body parts and use them for many daily needs. One of those is that they can grow additional scales...

Sandhill Cranes - The sandhill crane is a very interesting and smart animal. To help them from getting attacked by predators, the crane will paint its feathers in mud. This mud in turn will help them camouflage...

Striped Skunks - you seem to smell a very distinct and dissatisfying smell, you may have encountered a nearby skunk. Striped skunks can be found in pretty much every county of Wisconsin. They will eat pretty...

Whitetail Deer - Whitetail Deer are one of the most abundant animals that you will see in Wisconsin. You will find them all over the...

Wild Turkey - If you are generally in the Central Wisconsin area; here is a good animal to learn about. Wisconsin Wild Turkeys are an amazing...

Wolves - You hear them howl; you see them run; who are those animals with the mysterious eyes? Wisconsin Wolves are astonishing animals that catch everyone’s attention. You will find these Wolves mainly in the...

Wisconsin Badgers - Wisconsin's state animal, "The Badger"; is known for his eye-catching markings. If you ever get the opportunity to see this animal, treasure it. Just make sure that you stay a safe distance...

Wisconsin Gray Ground Squirrel - comes upon some bad weather, they will curl up and use their tail as a shield and to keep them warm. Grey ground squirrels have an excellent sense of smell which helps...

Wisconsin Red Fox - The Wisconsin red fox is one of the most beautiful, yet peculiar animals walking the Earth. If you get the chance to see a red fox nearby, take a picture because it will be a memory...

Wisconsin White-Tailed Deer -When they are running away from predators, Wisconsin whitetail deer have the ability to run at high speeds and jump very high fences. Their legs look like springs when they jump. White-tailed deer are very...

Wisconsin Wild Turkeys -the wingspan differs between the males and females. The male wingspan can get up to an average of forty-two to forty-eight inches in length. The female wingspan...

Wisconsin Wolves - have a strong sense of hearing which benefits them by helping them hear their predators and prey from long distances away. Wolves also have very strong legs which allow...

Whooping Cranes - are an interesting bird that has many qualities. One quality that benefits them is that they can fully extend their legs and neck to help them when they are flying. This great bird...

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