![]() If you are interested, I have a page on how to tell dog from coyote tracks One clear indication that you are dealing with opossums is the spread out toes, these often look like little starfish.Īlthough they have nails, these don't seem to show up much in the tracks, unlike a raccoon or a dog which have prominent nail marks. The opossum tracks also have a smaller front and a longer back track but the shape is very different with the toes clearly spread out. On the left, raccoon tracks, front and back paws, on the right opossum tracks. At first I figured they were raccoon or skunks but I soon realized that they were opossums.Ĭoyote and dog tracks however are not particularly difficult to tell apart. It took me a while to figure out what the strange new tracks were. They also have the endearing habit of eating ticks. They are far easier to have around than the raccoons. They would come at night and eat the catfood I left out for the 2 remaining feral cats I had moved from my Toronto colony.Īs it turns out, even though they look like insane giant rats having a bad hair day, they are very peaceful and don't seem to get into much trouble. Ontario, I discovered I had lots of opossums around. Many people are not familiar with the opossum tracks. Soon we will have this guide available inside the Tribe Pilot app for both android and apple so you can take it with you into the wild.Opossum have been migrating further north and we're starting to see their tracks. This guide should be enough to set you on your tracking journey. They measure at about 1 to 1.5 inches long. Skunk tracks have 5 distinct toes with claws to aid in digging ad foraging. ![]() Look for indications of webbing between the toes that helps them swim. They have 5 pads with a distinct claw mark. Otter tracks are found near rivers lakes and streams. They typically measure around 2” in length. Also look for the line between the tracks left by the dragging tail. Look for the oppose-able thumb on the rear track that helps them grip, climb, and hang. Opossum tracks also have five fingers and toes, and bear a resemblance to human hands. The front typically measures between 1 and 3 inches, and the slightly larger regard measures in at 1.5 to 3.5 inches. They are both clever and coordinated allowing them to unlatch gates and trash cans, untie knots, and open jars. Compared to the picture all 5 fingers and toes can be splayed out in a number of ways. Raccoon have very dexterous hands that resemble our own. Small hoofed Ungulates are different species of hoofed animals Antelope (pronghorns), Mountain Goat, Big Horned Sheep, and Wild Hog have distinctly different hoof shapes.ġ. Because of the rarity of Bison, cows tracks are way more common. ![]() Cow are similar to bison, but can have a more linear line between the lobes. Bison tracks are 4.5 to 5 inches in size, and are more circular in shape. The toes are not as sharp as the deer and Moose. Elk are larger animals than deer and smaller than moose and their tracks reflect this. Deer have two hocks along the back of the leg that can leave 2 independent dots with the track. Deer are similar but much smaller than moose tracks, measuring at 2 to 3.5 inches long. Moose enjoy the colder climates and are mainly found near the at and above the US Canadian boarder. They measure 5 to 7 inches long and most easily distinguished by their size. Moose are the the largest of the Ungulates tracks, with two distinct curving features that end in a point forming a heart. Lastly the width and length are approximately equal in dimension.ġ. You will also notice that the X that is implied between the canine pads is much harder to distinguish in the feline print. First they are wider than the comparative elongated canine track and distinguishable by the lack of claws. Feline tracks are distinct in a few ways. A few hints may be in the direction of the pads as dogs often face outward, instead of in a straight line. They vary in size depending on breed making it difficult to tell the difference by track alone. Dog tracks typically follow an erratic pattern. Tracks typically measure 2 to 3 inches long. Foxes often drag their feet which can be another identifying feature. Depending on conditions you may see fur around the edges. Fox tracks are the smallest in the canine family. The front pad is slightly larger than the rear. They are generally more oval in shape with pads that are more spread than a dog. Coyote tracks are more elongated than the world and smaller measuring 2.5 to 3.5 inches long. Wolves are generally more directional in their movement where dogs are more erratic, look for wolf tracks to be in a straight line. Adult wolf tracks measure 4” long with the front print slightly larger than the back. Wolf is largest of the Canine in North America, they have 4 distinct pads that are relatively spread out. ![]()
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