Small Mammals of Arkansas
<p>Ever spot a furry critter while on a hike or float and wonder what it was? Not sure how to tell the difference between a mink and river otter? Or between a beaver, woodchuck, and nutria? Then this post is for you!</p>
<p>I was inspired to write this piece after spending a few minutes gazing in awe at a furry animal pawing the ground near Scull Creek and the <a href="http://trailsofarkansas.blogspot.com/2011/10/scull-creek-mud-creek-gulley-park-loop.html" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Scull Creek Trail</a> in Fayetteville. Several strangers joined me in stopping to stare at our little friend in what felt like Fayetteville’s version of a bear spotting in Yellowstone. Everyone had a guess as to what it was, but no one was sure. At the end, I said with confidence “woodchuck!” and another guy said “groundhog”, to which I replied less confidently “I think they are the same thing” and we all separated.</p>
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