Most people can correctly identify photographs of common animals such as deer, raccoons, skunks and squirrels.
A mink at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw County, in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Minks are members of the mustelid family of fur-bearing carnivores. In the University of Michigan wildlife study, volunteers had trouble telling apart various mustelids, which also include the fisher, the American marten and weasels. Image credit: University of Michigan Applied Wildlife Ecology Lab.
But can you distinguish a gray wolf from a coyote or correctly identify members of the mustelid family, which includes the American marten, the long-tailed weasel, the fisher and the mink?
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Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat
Astra, a 5-month-old female polar bear cub, interacts with her habitat alongside her mother, Suka, 8.
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ROYAL OAK Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.
In an unusual turn of events, Astra a Norwegian name meaning “star” is being reared by Suka, and Laerke a Danish name meaning “lark” is being reared by zoo staff after she required additional veterinary attention the day after her birth.
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For the past several months, a new baby wallaby has been adjusting to life at the Detroit Zoo. In October 2020, the baby wallaby, also known as a "joey," became the newest addition to the Detroit Zoo family.