What is the deadliest animal in the state of Virginia?
The winner for the most dangerous animal in Virginia is (in our eyes) the Odocoileus virginianus. Sound familiar? It’s the White-tailed deer.
Are there Bobcats in Fairfax County VA?
Bobcats inhabit dense forest, open woodlands, grasslands, and wooded suburban areas of Fairfax County.
Are there coyotes in Fairfax County Virginia?
Coyotes have been documented in every county in Virginia and are a common sight in Fairfax county, the Town of Vienna, and Fairfax city. For more information, or to report a coyote attack, contact Falls Church Animal Control at 703-248-5172 or the Falls Church Police Department at 703-241-5052.
What type of predators are in Virginia?
The wildlife in Virginia is diverse, but common predators include black bears, red and gray foxes, and puma. Other mammalian wildlife that lives there includes raccoons, skunks, opossums, and rodents like squirrels. White-tail deer are also common.
Are their mountain lions in Virginia?
According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, there are no mountain lions (or cougars or Pumas) in Virginia. They say the last mountain lion in Virginia was killed in 1882. However, according to growing reports, they are here.
Do wolves live in northern Virginia?
Both grey and red wolves once lived in Virginia. Today, both species of wolf have been extirpated within the state.
What kind of big cats are in Virginia?
One of the more secretive and fascinating mammals found in Virginia is the bobcat (Lynx rufus). Bobcats are adaptable, predatory members of the North American cat family. The only wild feline still found in the state, they are common in the Dismal Swamp and the mountains of Virginia and are rarely seen in other areas.
Do alligators live in VA?
There are no gators in Virginia!” Well that’s a good point: There are no wild alligators in Virginia…for now. In the past, the range of American Alligators extended just up into Virginia, mostly in the area of the Great Dismal Swamp.
Are there Wolverines in Virginia?
Wolverines are indigenous to the Pacific North West, so they are very unlikely to be found in Virginia.
Are alligators in Lake Anna?
In addition to alligators, the lake has been a draw for local anglers (the lake reportedly has over 30 species of fish including large-mouth bass, striped bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and white and yellow perch) as well as retirees and families looking for a laid-back vacation.