10 Of The Most Extraordinary Wildlife In The Poconos

These animals can all be found in the Pocono area.

Ryan Swenson
1) Elk

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The elk are beautiful animals that have very big antlers. They room around the fields and the
forest where they eat plants and other wildlife of that form. They are omnivores so they do not
hunt for their food. These bring in a lot of tourist to the Pocono area due to their beautiful
stature.

2) Bobcat

“Jenita Shoraga took this snapshot a bobcat passing by her Pocono farms home at 9:30 Sunday morning, Nov. 4.” 1

This photo was taken by Jenita Shortage right outside her house in the Pocono area. Bobcats are very
shy animals when they are near humans. They are rarely seen by humans due to their hunting abilities

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“Spotting the Elusive Bobcat in Pocono Farms.” Poconorecord.com, Poconorecord.com, 16 Nov. 2007,

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and stealth behavior. These animals are usually seen around the mountains where they have an easier
time hunting their prey.

3) Masked Shrew

Photo by Colin Gillette

Masked shrew have a very short life, they usually do not live for more than 1 to 2 years. These animals
are more active during the night or when there has been rain. These animals are very elusive when it
comes to hunting they’re very fast when they run and can jump pretty high for their size.

4) Hairy Tailed Mole

Photo by Rodger W. Barbour

The Hairy tailed mole is just your typical mole who roams the forest shying away from the animals that
are looking to eat them. They are unique compared to other moles due to the distinct tail that is
differentiates them from other moles.
5) Big Brown Bat
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The big Brown Bat is one of the many bat species within the Poconos but what makes these bats special
is their great sense of hearing. They can hear everything within a couple mile radius.

6) Eagle

Jake Dingel / PGC Photo

The eagle is the most dominating bird in the Poconos with its very strong beak and fly ability it sits at the
top of its respected food chain. These birds are none for their extremely fast flying abilities and the way
they hunt down their prey.

7) Black Bear

Trail camera at Delaware State Forest.

The black bear is the biggest mammal in the Pocono area. These animals are massive in size and they are
very dangerous. They typically just roam around the forest looking for food and then hibernate until the
winter is over.

8) Coyote

Photo By: Contributed photo (nfs)

This photo is of a coyote pup. They are very shy animals that stay away from humans. They are rarely
seen due to their stealth like hunting abilities. They are native to the forest in the Pocono area.

9) Chirping Sparrow

Photo By: Contributed photo (nfs)

The chirping sparrow is small compared to other sparrows. The bird has a very small beak and a long tail.
This is an easy way to differentiate them from the other sparrows.

10)Wood Frog
 Photo By: Laurinda Rubin photo (nfs)

The wood frog lives within the forest and can be found in creeks within the forest. They are very small
creatures and they eat other plants to stay alive. They reproduce all year round to make sure they are still
a known species in the environment.

Comment some of your own extraordinary wildlife in the Pocono area:

Wells and associates is developing a new department within their company in regards to
conversation efforts in the Pocono area. While doing this it will gives the wildlife a safer
environment to live in and to make sure their species stays strong within the Poconos.

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