Wisconsin Flora and Fauna (from a Madison Native)
The Badger! and other creatures
Known as the dairy state, Wisconsin is home to many species of wildlife and plants. Though sometimes viscious, Wisconsin college football fans cherish the Honey Badger, though sightings are rare as they typically hide away in dens during the day. In the capitol, it is common to see the Eastern Grey Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, and Red Squirrel terrorizing the elderly communities.
As one traverses the neighborhoods of Madison, one may encounter any number of rare and sumptuous dog breeds; I myself boast a fox-like shiba inu named Suki. On a trip into suburbia and farmland, all sorts of crops emerge; namely cranberries, corn, soybeans, and potatoes. Of course, Wisconsin wouldnt be the dairy state without cows! Moo.
There are also several species of rabbit that one may be forced to contend with upon venturing outside. These include the beautiful Eastern cottontail, the elegant snowshoe hare, and the mischevious and diabolical white-tailed jackrabbit. I myself do not know the difference between the three; however, if ever you are confronted by the jackrabbit be wary of their conniving disposition.
Moreover, Wisconsin celebrates its many forests and grasslands; rich with benevolent creatures, these biomes should be visited dubiously, as they are also rich with ticks! There are three tick species found in this state: the deer tick, the wood tick, and the lone star. Be careful and dont wear shorts! Otherwise, the many forests attract all types of tree lovers. Nevertheless, the love is sadly unrequited as the trees populating these forests are pine, aspen, spruce. maple, oak, birch, fir basswood, hickory and urban. To the locals, these trees are infamous for their spiteful attitude and pessimistic outlook, in contrast with the ardent and affectionate redwoods of California.
In search of more exotic creatures, one should seek out the Henry Vilas Zoo. It is free to the public and has giraffes, rhinos, lions, tigers, polar bears... you name it! However, these animals are not native to wisconsin and so should only be considered as incarcerated visitors, to whom freedom is but a whimsical fantasy. It's free so definetly check it out!
A step inside my home, or rather around back
| Color | Suspected Species | My Opinion |
|---|---|---|
| Greyish | Baby Bunny | Very cute, enjoy almost every sighting |
| Also grey with a white face | Opposum family | Piqued my interest, but defintely to be appreciated from afar (little freaky) |
| A beautiful shade of red | Robin!! | It is the Wisconsin State Bird, so I love it dearly and I welcome the Robin with open arms |
| Source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/Wisconsin_animals | ||
Picture of Henry Vilas Zoo
- Robin
- Badger
- Beaver
- Shiba Inu
- Brown Cow
- Source: Max Ivry