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A field of pink mountain laurel in bloom with forest, mountains, and mist in the background. — Bear Rocks Preserve Blooming flowers, a mountain meadow and distant views at Bear Rocks Preserve in West Virginia. © Kent Mason

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Cranesville Swamp Boardwalk through the wetlands of The Nature Conservancy's Cranesville Swamp Preserve in West Virginia. © Kent Mason

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View of a fern-covered forest floor. — Central Appalachians Ferns cover the woodland floor at The Nature Conservancy's Cranesville Swamp Preserve in northern West Virginia. © Kent Mason

West Virginia Wildlife

Bobcat A solitary species, the bobcat is one of the only wildcats to adapt to urban locations, making them the most common in North America. Look for them at Bear Rocks Preserve. © Kent Mason

Virginia Big-Eared Bat The Virginia big-eared bat has ears that are about an inch long. This species hibernates in caves near oak-hickory forests. You can find them at our Brooklyn Heights Preserve. © Dave Riggs

Northern saw-whet owl on log. The northern saw-whet owl is the smallest owl species native to North America, reaching only seven inches. This species makes a call similar to a saw which explains its name. © Megan Lorenz

Black Bear Despite its name, WV's state animal the black bear, is not always black - they can be cinnamon, white, beige, and "blue." Look for them at Pike Knob Preserve. © Kent Mason

Winter Wren This bird builds multiple nests in case one fails. They are normally found breeding at higher elevations, like at our Greenland Gap Preserve. © Jolanda den Hartog

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