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

Would expect the absence of a wetland nearby (particularly of flowing water) 
to rule out the otter as well.

Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Shapiro" <sc.tanager@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 9:09 PM
Subject: [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
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
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> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 8:47 PM
> Subject: [va-richmond-general] Re: unusual mammal in Goochland
>
>
>> 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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