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Two of the most common small game animals are rabbits and squirrels. By studying these animals, you can learn to recognize their tracks.

Some small mammals that are sought after primarily for their pelts are called furbearers. Two popular breeds are fox and mink.

Some Small Mammals and Their Tracks

Eastern cottontail rabbit

Courtesy of William Janus

Eastern cottontail rabbit tracks
Fox squirrel
Fox squirrel tracks
Red fox

Red Fox

Red fox track

Red Fox Track

American mink

Mink

Mink tracks
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