<![CDATA[Field and Fauna: AnimalPedia]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/s/animalpediahttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9ybk!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdbaec13d-c512-4496-8684-bf8d9330b017_216x216.pngField and Fauna: AnimalPediahttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/s/animalpediaSubstackSat, 27 Jun 2026 03:34:31 GMT<![CDATA[Bobcat]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/bobcathttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/bobcatWed, 24 Jun 2026 19:07:46 GMTWeight: 15 to 35 pounds, with males typically being about 30% larger than females.

Length: 26 to 47 inches from head to body, with a short tail adding an extra 4 to 7 inches.

Height: Stand about 20 to 35 inches tall at the shoulder.

Diet: Strictly carnivorous.

Lifespan: Typically 10 to 12 years in the wild, though they can live upwards of 15-20 years in captivity.

Population: The wild population is estimated to be between 2.3 and 3.5 million.

Bobcat | Wildcat, Appearance, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

]]><![CDATA[American Black Bear]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/american-black-bearhttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/american-black-bearWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:59:47 GMTWeight: Adult males weigh 150 - 400 lbs, while females can weigh 100 - 300 lbs.

Lifespan: Average of 20 years in the wild, and up to 30 years in captivity.

Population: An estimated 300,000 to 750,000 black bears live across North America.

Diet: Omnivorous.

Speed: Can run up to 30 mph to 35 mph for short bursts.

What You Need To Know About The Black Bear | Bear With Us
]]><![CDATA[Mountain Beaver]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/mountain-beaverhttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/mountain-beaverWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:57:08 GMTLength: 10 to 18 inches

Weight: 1.8 to 3.5 pounds

Tail: Rudimentary and stubby, only about 1 inch long

Physical Traits: Stout, cylindrical body, small, rounded ears, poor eyesight, and opposable thumbs

Range: Confined to the Pacific coastal region (southern British Columbia, western Washington/Oregon, and California)

Burrows: Powerful diggers that construct complex, 5–6 foot deep tunnel systems with distinct chambers for nesting, feeding, and feces.

Herbivorous: ferns (sword fern, bracken fern), salal, and tree leaves.

Mountain Beaver - Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
]]><![CDATA[American Beaver]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/american-beaverhttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/american-beaverWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:54:32 GMT
Beaver | Pest Information & Prevention Tips

Weight: 35 to 65 pounds on average; older beavers can exceed 100 pounds.

Length: 3 to 4 feet long, including their 10-to-18-inch paddle-shaped tail.

Teeth: Front incisors are coated in hard, orange enamel and grow continuously throughout their lives to prevent them from wearing down.

Lifespan: Typically 10 to 12 years in the wild, though they can live up to 20+ years.

Habitat Range: Found in streams, rivers, marshes, and ponds

]]><![CDATA[Hoary Bat]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/hoary-bathttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/hoary-batWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:50:51 GMTWeight: 20 to 35 grams

Body Length: 5.1 to 5.9 inches.

Wingspan: 16 to 1 7 inches

Flight Speed: Capable of flying between 12 and 60 mph, depending on the source, flight type, and altitude.

Diet: Moths, Mosquitoes, Beetles, flies, and dragonflies

Image of Hoary Bat

Image of Hoary Bat
]]><![CDATA[Silver-haired Bat]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/silver-haired-bathttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/silver-haired-batWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:47:08 GMTWeight: 8 to 12 grams

Body Length: 9 to 11.5 centimeters

Wingspan: 27 to 31 centimeters

Ears: Short and rounded.

Membranes: Dark brown to black tail membrane heavily furred on the upper surface.

Lifespan: Up to 12 years in the wild.

Range: Found throughout southern Alaska, Canada, and most of the contiguous United States

Diet: Insectivore. They eat slow-flying insects like moths, mosquitoes, midges, and beetles.

Lasionycteris noctivagans (silver-haired bat) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web

]]><![CDATA[Big Brown Bat]]>https://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/big-brown-bathttps://www.field-and-fauna.com/p/big-brown-batWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:42:48 GMTCOMMON STATS

Weight: 14 to 25 grams

Length: 11 to 13 cm

Wingspan: 32 to 40 cm

Fur: Long, glossy fur that ranges from rich chestnut/copper to dark brown on the back

Lifespan: Often live 18 to 20 years in the wild.

Habitat: timberline meadows, deserts, and suburban/agricultural areas

Big brown bat - Wikipedia

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