Mammals of the Southern Appalachians

with Carlton Burke

Tuesday, May 20 | 12 - 4 pm

BRN - Core | BREG - Elective

The rugged mountains of Appalachia host a tremendous variety of mammal species ranging from tiny shrews weighing only a few ounces at most to huge mammals such as the black bear which can weigh in at several hundred pounds. Also large mammals such as the cougar, bison, and elk also once commonly roamed these mountains. In this class we will discuss present and past mammals of the region, their distribution, natural life cycles, and also controversies and cultural connections they have with the ever increasing human population of the area. Class participants will also have a chance to meet a few live, native mammal species of the mountain region as well.

Carlton Burke is a naturalist and educator who operates Carolina Mountain Naturalists, an educational service which offers wildlife and nature educational programs throughout western North Carolina. He also was on the staff of the western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville for over 25 years as the Curator of Exhibits. Carlton co-hosts a weekly radio program NATURE NEWS and is also a NC state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

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