Home Sweet Home!

Pennsylvania is home currently to 66 species of wild mammals. They live on the land-

scape that surrounds our homes. We see them occasionally as they travel to and from

their feeding areas and sleeping quarters or bedding areas, and many of us recognize

them at first glance. But how well do you know their dens, or homes? Could you

match a mammal to its home? Consider the following puzzle as a means to confirm

your knowledge about our mammals, or a chance for you to learn something new about them. This puz-

zle gives you a chance to show off your species identification skills and your ability to identify its home or

den. There are six species of mammals on the left. Your task is to identify the species and then select the

home this animal uses. Ready to take the challenge? Good luck!

1. __________________ Home: _____ A.

2. ___________________ Home: _____ B.

3. ___________________ Home: _____ C.

4. ___________________ Home: _____ D.

5. ___________________ Home: _____ E.

6. ___________________ Home: _____ F.

Answers: 1. Beaver (D); 2. Gray Squirrel (B); 3. Raccoon (A); 4. Cottontail Rabbit (F); 5 Groundhog (E); and Skunk (C).