Mammals of the Indiana Dunes - Video Learning - WizScience.com
Thirty-seven species of mammals have been identified at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Four other species are thought to inhabit the park, but have not been documented: the northern long-eared myotis , the Indiana bat , the hoary bat , and the southern bog lemming
Common mammals seen by visitors and residents include the eastern cottontail, the eastern fox squirrel, the white-footed mouse, the white-tailed deer, and the meadow vole. Extirpated mammals include the common porcupine , the gray wolf , the red wolf , the black bear , the fisher , the North American river otter , the mountain lion , the Canada lynx , the bobcat , the elk , and the American bison . There are two threatened or endangered species in the dunes. The American badger , on the Indiana threatened list is known to inhabit the area. The Indiana Bat , on the federal endangered list is presumed to inhabit areas of the dunes.
While this article breaks out mammal communities by habitats, one of the problems you'll encounter in the Dunes community is that the habitats are in flux. Razed Residential areas are slowly returning to the habitat of the surrounding area, whether that is a wetland hummock, or a savanna. At Mount Baldy forested areas are becoming open sand. While the process may take years, an area that once hosted a community of plants and animals may change in your lifetime.
Barren ground consists of open sand on the beaches and blowouts. Barren grounds are about 4% of the dunes areas and occur mostly along the beaches. Because of the scarcity of plants there are no permanent mammals living in the area. The normal process is for animals hunt on the beach at night. Some animals will live in the scattered clumps of plants that may remain or return to the blowouts. Evidence of animals in the barren areas is usually done through their tracks. Animals appear to go to the beach to feed and/or drink. In the blowouts, evidence of mammals is found near the clumps of grass .
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Country Inn & Suites Portage, Portage, Indiana - United States (US)
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Country Inn & Suites Portage, Portage, Indiana - United States (US)
The Country Inn Suites Portage is just 4 miles away from downtown Portage. The hotel is also close to attractions like the John Dillinger Museum, Portage Imagination Glen Park and the Taltree Arboretum and Gardens. The Bass Pro Shop, Splash Down Dunes and the Trump Casino are also within easy reach.Guest rooms and suites at the Country Inn Suites Portage are furnished with contemporary and essential amenities. These include cable televisions, free Internet access, ironing equipment and telephones with free local calls. Microwave ovens, refrigerators and coffee makers are also included. Accommodation types include Standard Rooms, as well as Studio, Family, One-Bedroom and Sunroom Suites.The Country Inn Suites Portage is a four-storey property that features an indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, a fitness center and a game room. Aside from recreational facilities, the hotel also offers copy/fax services and two meeting rooms with facilities. Complimentary amenities include a hot breakfast, coffee, high-speed Internet access and newspapers.
Hotel Features
General
Disabled Access, Air Conditioned, Refrigerator, Cable / Satellite TV, In Room Movies, Kitchenette, Microwave, Hair Dryer, TV, Wheel Chair Access, Family Room
Activities
Fitness Room/Gym, Swimming pool, Tennis Courts, Lake, Fitness Facilities, Pool Indoor, Games Available
Services
Elevator / Lift, Banquet Facilities, Safe-Deposit Box, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
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