Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Mammal Monday

I’ve seen their footprints, smelled their smell (quite a feat in this marijuana-saturated borough), and seen at least one corpse, but this was the first live in-the-fur sighting. Too brief, though, for a good picture.

mthew

5 responses to “Mammal Monday”

  1. elwnyc

    Where did you see this, Matthew?

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    1. mthew

      Green-Wood Cemetery.

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  2. Chuck McAlexander

    Very cute and attractive critter considering it’s chemical warfare capability. You will only try to pet one once.

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  3. Paul Lamb

    I saw one once when I was out running one morning. I ran faster.

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  4. nature969

    Nice photo! The shiny coat vontributed to yhis little guy’s attractive demeanor!

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