Author: Julia C. Klapproth, Faculty Assistant-Natural Resources, Maryland Cooperative Extension; James E. Johnson, Extension Forestry Specialist, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech
Publication Number 420-152, Posted October 2000
Figure 4
Mammals such as beaver live in riparian ares. Others, such as white-tailed deer, are occasional visitors. (photos by Ken Hammond, courtesy of USDA)
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