What natural wildlife does Delaware have?

Delaware has forested areas and many rivers, streams, and coastal areas. Common animals in these habitats include white-tail deer, foxes, muskrats, minks, otters, and chipmunks. Delaware's rodents include woodchucks, squirrels, and several mice species. Its biggest predators are foxes, bobcats, and wolves.

1. What type of wildlife can be found in or around the Delaware River?
2. Can you have a monkey in Delaware?
3. Are there coyotes in Delaware?
4. Can I own a kangaroo in Delaware?
5. Does Delaware have mountain lions?
6. What are the most common animals in Delaware?
7. What animals can you have in Delaware?
8. Can I own a fox in Delaware?
9. Can I own a tiger in Delaware?
10. Do Bobcats live in Delaware?
11. Are there bears in Delaware?
12. Are there foxes in Delaware?
13. Can I own a raccoon in Delaware?
14. Can you own a zebra in Delaware?
15. Can I own a skunk in Delaware?

What type of wildlife can be found in or around the Delaware River?

The Delaware River Basin has a very diverse ecosystem with a wide variety of wildlife. Eagles, bears, snakes, insects, beavers, otters, herons, Canadian geese, fish, eels, deer, and other animals can be found along the river banks.

Can you have a monkey in Delaware?

Oregon, Idaho, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Michigan and Delaware allow monkeys, but you must apply to the their divisions of wildlife to obtain permits, which may or may not be granted. In Hawaii, you can have a monkey as long as you are fully bonded.

Are there coyotes in Delaware?

Coyotes may be found within all three of Delaware's counties but encounters tend to be most common in New Castle County. ... Annually, fewer than five coyotes are harvested in Delaware.

Can I own a kangaroo in Delaware?

Is the species native to Delaware? If yes, the species is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and is prohibited from being owned as a pet. ... They are sometimes mistaken as being native because they are so common in the wild. Since they are non-native, they require a permit.

Does Delaware have mountain lions?

Cougars in Delaware

Cougar sightings were reported throughout the state beginning in 1995. The reports weren't given much credibility by state agencies until a man captured a cougar on video on Jan. 1, 1996. Days later, New Castle County Police organized a team to hunt the cougar down.

What are the most common animals in Delaware?

Delaware has forested areas and many rivers, streams, and coastal areas. Common animals in these habitats include white-tail deer, foxes, muskrats, minks, otters, and chipmunks. Delaware's rodents include woodchucks, squirrels, and several mice species. Its biggest predators are foxes, bobcats, and wolves.

What animals can you have in Delaware?

Delaware state law requires permits for most wild mammals and hybrids. Pets that do not require a permit include chinchillas, hedgehogs, ferrets, opossum, rabbits, sugar gliders, and more. Many lizards are allowed, including anoles, water dragons, basilisks, bearded dragons, chameleons, geckos, iguanas, and more.

Can I own a fox in Delaware?

To put it simply: yes, foxes are legal in Delaware.

Can I own a tiger in Delaware?

Owning a pet tiger is considered legal or is unregulated in eight states, all of which have rather lax regulatory laws concerning animal rights in general: North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Do Bobcats live in Delaware?

Bobcats have expanded their range to create colonies in nearly every state - except Delaware. ... While they haven't been officially noted as living in Delaware, they've been spotted by boaters in our rivers and waterways, particularly in the heat of summer.

Are there bears in Delaware?

(HOCKESSIN, Del.)- New Castle County Police have received two reports of black bear sightings in northern New Castle County. The first report was received Tuesday at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Dewberry Dr in the Ramsey Ridge community.

Are there foxes in Delaware?

There are two types of foxes found on the Eastern Shore and in Delaware — the red fox and the gray fox. Normally, foxes are found in open areas, including the beach. ... Foxes are most often seen along the dunes, Spiker said, where they hunt and keep their dens.

Can I own a raccoon in Delaware?

It's legal to own a pet raccoon in the following states: Arkansas. Delaware.

Can you own a zebra in Delaware?

Delaware and county laws allow residents to have some snakes and lizards. But, most exotic animals are banned at the county level, animals like lions and bears. ... For some people though exotic animals are part of the family. Zippy the zebra has lived with Joseph Crissman and his family near Camden for four years.

Can I own a skunk in Delaware?

7 Delaware Code Subchapter VI.

Bullfrogs: BANS possession except scientific or propagating purposes, and those legally taken may be possessed, bought, and sold in any quantity. Skunks and raccoons: PERMIT required to possess or sell live skunks and raccoons.