Identification

Rodents

RATS

Norway rats (or sewer rats) are the largest rodents (32 to 46 cm) living in a close relationship with humans. Their brownish-grey coat becomes paler on their underbelly and their tail is shorter than their ...

SQUIRRELS

Grey squirrels can be seen in cities and suburbs as well as in deciduous and mixed forests (conifers and hardwoods). Their coat is brownish or tinted grey, especially at the beginning of winter. As with ...

MICE

Common mice can be recognized by their ocher-brown coat and dark grey or chamois underbelly. They are one of three species (in addition to Norway rats and roof rats) that live in a close relationship ...

RACCOONS

The common raccoon Procyon lotor is probably best known for its mischievous-looking black face mask. Raccoons are usually a grizzled grey in colour with a tail marked by five to 10 alternating black and brown ...

BATS

Nineteen species of bats have been recorded in Canada, and 17 of them are regular residents. In many ways, bats are typical mammals: they are warm-blooded, give birth to live young and suckle them. Their ...