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North American red squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

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North American porcupine

North American river otter

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🌙 Night Shift in the Wild 🌙

When the sun goes down, the woods come alive! Our camera traps have been busy capturing the night shift. From curious deer to baby raccoons and opossums, to stealthy coyotes - all moving under the cover of darkness.

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🐿️ Wildlife Wednesday: The Eastern Chipmunk!🐿️

If you’ve noticed chipmunks darting around your yard lately, they’re not just being extra busy for fun — they’re in full prep mode for winter! 🍂
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PHOTO CONTEST!! 📸

Do you have funny, cute, amazing, or unexpected trail camera photos?? Enter our photo contest to win either a Snapshot NY beanie, or insulated tumbler - perfect for the coming cold months! ❄️

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🦌 Wildlife Wednesday: The Mighty Moose of New York! 🦌

In NYS, moose are most common in the Adirondack Park where vast forests and wetlands provide ideal habitat. They can also be found in the Eastern portions of the state near the Massachusetts an

🦦 Wildlife Wednesday: North American River Otter 🦦

Meet the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) — one of New York’s most playful and entertaining native mammals! These sleek, semi-aquatic carnivores are built for life in an

🐿️ Wildlife Wednesday: The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)! 🐿️

One of New York’s most familiar wildlife neighbors, the eastern gray squirrel is a true urban survivor — just as comfortable in city parks as in forest canopie

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