Except for humans, there are not many mammals commonly seen on our campus. The majority are elusive animals, and many are nocturnal. Even those species that are active during the day can be hard to spot because their coats blend in with the background.

The best time to spot mammals is in the early morning and twilight, when it is quiet and cool. Look for clues to where they have been, and therefore might return to. Look for: piles of chewed pine cones and nuts; tracks, especially where the soil is wet; and cracks, ridges, mounds or holes in the soil and lawns.