What animals are native to Delaware?

Delaware has forested areas and many rivers, streams, and coastal areas. Common animals in these habitats include white-tail deer, foxes, muskrats, minks, otters, and chipmunks. Delaware's rodents include woodchucks, squirrels, and several mice species. Its biggest predators are foxes, bobcats, and wolves.

1. Does Delaware have mountain lions?
2. Are there Bobcats in Delaware?
3. Are there coyotes in Delaware?
4. Do possums live in Delaware?
5. What predators are in Delaware?
6. Are there bears in Delaware?
7. What animal is Delaware known for?
8. Are there Foxes in Delaware?
9. Are there Fisher Cats in Delaware?
10. How can you tell a fox from a coyote?
11. How many coyotes are in Delaware?
12. Are there coyotes in Lewes DE?
13. Are there mink in Delaware?
14. Are foxes protected in Delaware?
15. Is killing a raccoon legal?

Does Delaware have mountain lions?

Cougars in Delaware

Cougar sightings were reported throughout the state beginning in 1995. The reports weren't given much credibility by state agencies until a man captured a cougar on video on Jan. 1, 1996. Days later, New Castle County Police organized a team to hunt the cougar down.

Are there Bobcats in Delaware?

Bobcats have expanded their range to create colonies in nearly every state - except Delaware. ... While they haven't been officially noted as living in Delaware, they've been spotted by boaters in our rivers and waterways, particularly in the heat of summer.

Are there coyotes in Delaware?

Coyotes may be found within all three of Delaware's counties but encounters tend to be most common in New Castle County. ... Annually, fewer than five coyotes are harvested in Delaware.

Do possums live in Delaware?

They live in a wide range of habitats from woods to brush to open fields, but prefer wet areas near streams and swamps.

What predators are in Delaware?

Wild Animals in Delaware

Its biggest predators are foxes, bobcats, and wolves. Coyotes have been seen in Delaware, but their numbers are small. Delaware has many bat species, including rare bats like the hoary bat and silver-haired bat. Porcupines, raccoons, opossums, and rodents round out the common animals.

Are there bears in Delaware?

(HOCKESSIN, Del.)- New Castle County Police have received two reports of black bear sightings in northern New Castle County. The first report was received Tuesday at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Dewberry Dr in the Ramsey Ridge community.

What animal is Delaware known for?

Gray Fox. The gray fox is Delaware's state wildlife animal. The gray fox is the only fox known to climb trees.

Are there Foxes in Delaware?

There are two types of foxes found on the Eastern Shore and in Delaware — the red fox and the gray fox. Normally, foxes are found in open areas, including the beach. ... Foxes are most often seen along the dunes, Spiker said, where they hunt and keep their dens.

Are there Fisher Cats in Delaware?

Fisher Cats have been spotted in Wilmington lately but it's not a new occurrance. According to Wilmington's Animal Control Officer Ellen Sawyer, the animals made a big come back to the area in the last 15 years.

How can you tell a fox from a coyote?

Quick Answer: Coyotes are larger and taller than foxes. Coyotes have much longer limbs, snout and ears. The coyote has dog-like face and generally much bigger than a fox. Foxes have bushier tails and weigh less than coyotes.

How many coyotes are in Delaware?

It may come as a surprise to some, but Delaware's coyote population is estimated at 50 to 100, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

Are there coyotes in Lewes DE?

(LEWES, Del.) now people here on delmarva say they've also spotted coyotes out and about. ... No one was hurt, but the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control advises individuals not to feed or try to get close to any coyotes.

Are there mink in Delaware?

Although uncommon, mink may be observed in Delaware. Mink are members of the weasel family. They are roughly 1 ½ - 3 pounds and have rich dark brown fur. They are semi aquatic animals and prefer wetland environments.

Are foxes protected in Delaware?

Foxes causing severe damage to pets or poultry, or posing a threat to public health and safety, may be controlled through regulated trapping and hunting or, outside the season, through special permits issued by state wildlife agencies to professional wildlife control operators.

Is killing a raccoon legal?

Most US states and most Canadian provinces regulate raccoons as fur-bearing animals and permit hunting, trapping, and killing raccoons with a license. ... Most states also have limited hunting seasons, typically during the winter months. When raccoons are not in season, they may not be lawfully killed.