Woodchuck
The woodchuck is one of the few true hibernators that live in the Adirondacks. These animals are also called groundhogs and were made famous by Punxsutawney Phil. Woodchucks do not eat wood, but instead, can be a very big nuisance in your garden. These large, furry rodents love to eat fruits, vegetables and even some flowers. If you have woodchucks near your house, you’ve probably noticed that they also love to dig. Woodchucks make their homes underground or sometimes under houses and porches as they have here at Up Yonda Farm!

White-tailed Deer
White-tailed deer are very common in the Adirondacks and are often seen while driving, especially at night. This species got its name because the underside of their tails are white and when they sense danger, the tail goes up and they bound off. Deer are fairly large mammals are mostly brown above and white underneath. Fawns or baby deer like the one in this picture has white spots, which will eventually disappear. Male deer or bucks are hunted vigorously in the Adirondacks in order to keep the population down.

Red Fox
Red fox are very common in the Adirondacks and can be seen occasionally here at Up Yonda Farm. They got their name because of their fluffy red coat and bushy red tail. Red foxes have an excellent ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, therefore is often found living very close to humans, even in more urban areas. Red foxes are diurnal, meaning that they are active both during the day and at night and they love to eat small rodents.

Raccoon
Raccoons are common in the Adirondacks and are often thought of as pests. These pesky animals will eat almost anything, including our garbage! It is easy to spot a raccoon because they are gray with black bands or circles around its tail. You may also know that raccoons are thought of as, “little bandits”, because of the black markings around their eyes, which looks like a bank robber’s mask.

Flying Squirrel
These furry little rodents are seldom seen in the Adirondacks, but have been known to occasionally colonize attics in older homes. Flying Squirrels are also not noticed much, because they are almost strictly nocturnal animals. These squirrels do not actually fly, but they do have loose skin between their front and hind legs which allows them to glide over short distances when leaping from tree to tree. This squirrel is easily recognized by the large dark patches of fur surrounding its eyes.