Small Mammals
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](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/991/attachments/original/wildlife_photo_eastern_cottontail.jpg?1497618484)
Courtesy of William Janus
![Eastern cottontail rabbit tracks](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/992/attachments/original/wildlife_tracks_eastern_cottontail_rabbit.jpg?1497618501)
![Fox squirrel](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/993/attachments/original/wildlife_photo_fox_squirrel.jpg?1497618502)
![Fox squirrel tracks](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/994/attachments/original/wildlife_tracks_fox_squirrel.jpg?1497618503)
![Red fox](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/995/attachments/original/wildlife_photo_red_fox.jpg?1497618504)
Red Fox
![Red fox track](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/996/attachments/original/red-fox-tracks.jpg?1571250087)
Red Fox Track
![American mink](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/997/attachments/original/wildlife_photo_mink.jpg?1497618507)
Mink
![Mink tracks](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/998/attachments/original/wildlife_tracks_mink.jpg?1497618508)