2006-08-20 09:05:55 · 5 answers · asked by scissortail 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Was this a species found in the wild or near habitation. Were there multiple creatures or a singular. Could check the guide books for small mammals for pictures.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals (John O. Whitaker, Softcover) could be a source of information. It comes with diagrams.
2006-08-20 12:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by David Y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask everyone on here..... just provide a more detailed description and I am sure one of us could help you..... I have a copy of Audubon field guide to North american mammals so if you give a description and your location I will be able to give you some ideas, at least if you live on this continent.
2006-08-20 21:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find the answer on here, you might be able to call your county extension agent and describe it to them. If it is a vole or a type of mole, they would be familiar with it as they tend to be knowledgeable about garden problems (which a mole or vole could cause )
2006-08-21 18:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by atlantabelle_69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like either a nutria or a ground mole. I found a link to an article on nutrias if that helps. =)
As to who to ask about it, maybe someone at the zoo can help or you can call the wildlife people in your area.
2006-08-20 18:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Punky Brewster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a vole. I was mystified the first time I saw one too!
2006-08-20 16:11:50 · answer #5 · answered by bikerpjb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋