by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Odocoileus hemionus CLASSIFICATION: Big game mammal SIZE: Weight: 125-330 lbs. Length with tail: 50-85″ Shoulder Height: 3-3.5″ DESCRIPTION: The mule deer has large ears (like those of a mule) and tan to reddish brown fur in...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gopherus agassizii CLASSIFICATION: Reptile – lizard SIZE: Adult carapace length – 20 to 36 centimeters Adult weight – 10 to 17 pounds DESCRIPTION: The brown carapace, or top part of the shell, is highly domed and flattened dorsally with...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
Scientific Name: Brachylagus idahoensis Classification: small mammal Size: Body length – about 9 to 11 ½ inches
Weight – approximately 1 pound Description: The fur is brown to slate gray in color, depending on the season. The ears are short with a white...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
Chukar Alectoris chukar Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Status: Fairly common. General Description The Chukar is a medium-sized bird. It is a pale-colored, but boldly patterned bird. The bird’s red bill and legs contrast with its pale gray...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
In Nevada the Bull Trout only exists in the Jarbidge River in the Northeastern part of the State close to the Idaho border. In April 1999, the bull trout in the Jarbidge River Basin was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. A...
by Martin T. Smith | Blog, Wildlife
The Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus, also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large Owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most...
