[va-richmond-general] Re: unusual mammal in Goochland

It's hard to judge how big it was, as I wasn't that close to it, and by the
time I got to where it had been, it had gone into the woods on the other
side of the road. I wasn't near a wetland, which rules out beaver and
muskrat (as would the tail). It didn't have "humpback" like raccoons seem to
have when they walk, plus it was thinner than a raccoon (and a 'possum). It
seemed like an otter in size. I've never seen a mink or weasel (except
pictures).

Michael

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> You didn't mention how big the mammal was.  In this area are not only
> weasels, but mink, but they are both relatively small.  Mink are dark
brown, however.
>  Otters are around (I found one dead in the road at my house in
> Mechanicsville a few weeks ago) but they don't have a busy tail.  Neither
do beavers (which
> don't fit anyway) or muskrats.  You would know a squirrel I am sure.
> Raccoons and opossums don't fit.  I just don't know!
> Margaret
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