What tracks are these?

[Sir Henry]

Next to Gene's foot the tracks look too big for a squirrel. I f not rabbit, maybe a small kangaroo?

Wisconsin squirrels are the size of a kangaroo.

[Sir Henry]

This is the way a rabbit runs or walks through the snow. It never steps in any of its own tracks. Never. In the snow, though, the two front feet can appear as one. Very distinctive.


This is the way a squirrel runs or walks or jumps through the snow. None of the tracks are ever offset, always in a straight line.


I learned this in eighth grade when I started hunting rabbits and squirrels. I used to go out at night in our neighborhood when it was snowing and follow the rabbit tracks to see if I could find the rabbit. Great memories.

Thanks. That is what I think too. Interesting to note the squirrels also tunnel under the snow when it’s deep and soft.