The wetlands are very productive ecosystems and support a wide range of animal life. Some live in the water for all or part of their life cycle, others may visit to hunt or feed. Click on one of the names in the following list to see pictures of the species and to find out more about it. Mammals White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Beaver (Castor canadensis) Mink (Mustela vison) Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus) Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Reptiles and Amphibians Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata) Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens) References

photo courtesy of Mike Rabbe

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