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    Are otters habitually attracted to outdoor ponds? Do otters invade towns?

    Hello folks! I have a question concerning outdoor ponds and otters. We had considered building a pond in our yard for ornamental purposes as well as to attract wildlife. Whether or not we stock the pond with fish is really dependent on the wildlife we intend to attract. Ponds without fish seem...
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    • animal behavior backyard carnivora fish habitats lutra canadensis lutra lutra mammals mustelidae mustelids northern river otter otter otters pond predators ponds red-eared slider red-eared sliders river otters suburban wildlife turtles
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mammals
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    Any information or suggestions regarding attracting weasels? Are there any ways to create a weasel-friendly yard?

    Hello, folks! I've already posted a thread regarding my curiosity regarding why weasels are so rarely encountered, particularly in the suburbs, where they are especially rare to see. Now, my question is not regarding why they behave the way they do, but rather about what their preferences are so...
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    • ideas information information wanted landscaping long-tailed weasel mammals mustela mustelidae mustelids neogale new england new hampshire short-tailed weasel stoat suburban landscaping suggestions weasel wildlife wildlife-attraction wildlife-friendly yards
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Mammals
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    Questions about the abundance and behavior of weasels. Are there suburban weasels?

    Hello, folks! I have some questions concerning the abundance and behavior of weasels (long-tailed and short-tailed) in New England, particularly New Hampshire. I've had an interest in mustelids for quite some time. Even still, they are among my favorite mammal groups! I have never seen a weasel...
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    • adaptation carnivora ermine least weasel long-tailed weasel mammal mustela mustela erminea mustela frenata mustela nivalis mustelidae mustelids short-tailed weasel stoat suburban urban urban biodiversity urban wildlife weasel weasels
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mammals
  4. Neotropical River Otter

    Neotropical River Otter

    Neotropical River Otter (Lontra longicaudis: Mustelidae) Total length of 90-150 cm (35-59 in); tail making up ca. 1/3 its length. Near La Peita along Ro Chucunaque, Darin Province, Panam. River margin with disturbed tropical lowland rainforest (mixed evergreen and deciduous forest) at 40 m (131...
    • Stanley Jones
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    • lontra longicaudis mustelidae neotropical river otter
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: Wild Mammals
  5. Giant River Otter

    Giant River Otter

    Giant River Otter sometimes called Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis: Mustelidae) Along the banks of Piquiri River, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Riverine with adjacent Cerrado and scattered wetlands at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.
    • Stanley Jones
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    • brazil giant river otter mato grosso mustelidae piquiri river pteronura brasiliensis
    • Comments: 16
    • Category: Wild Mammals
  6. American Badger

    American Badger

    American Badger (Taxidea taxus subsp. berlandieri: Mustelidae) This older boar (male) has developed a taste for human food and comes to be fed scraps at a residence in the countryside near Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas, USA. Local ranchers actually adore this non game species. This mammal hunts...
    • Stanley Jones
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    • american badger cuero dewitt county mustelidae subsp. berlandieri taxidea taxus texas usa
    • Comments: 21
    • Category: Wild Mammals
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