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Attach at least 5 birds and Mammals living in/near Cibolo Creek.

=Green Anole //Anolis carolinensis || || || 3 ||// = = Often mistaken for chameleons, the green anole is a tree-dwelling lizard that is native to the southeastern United States and Caribbean islands. Green anoles are also found in warm climates throughout North and South America. Anoles have specially adapted pads on their feet which permit them to climb, cling, and run on virtually any surface. Another adaptation of the anole is its extremely fragile tail which drops off its body when grabbed, allowing the anole to escape from predators; in time, the anole will regrow a new (although generally shorter) tail. Anoles feed on small insects such as crickets, cockroaches, spiders, moths, and grubs. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =White-tail Deer //Odocoileus virginianus || || || White-tail deer fawn, 34k JPEG ||// = = White-tails live primarily in wooded and brushy areas, such as the Texas Hill Country. This type of habitat offers good cover, as well as access to a wide variety of food sources, such as: woody plants, shrubs, fruit, and grass. = =Eastern Fox Squirrel //Sciurus niger// = fox squirrels forage on the ground and in trees, feeding on a variety of nuts, seeds and plants. Squirrels also occasionally feed on insects, bird eggs or hatchlings. While not aggressive, squirrels can use their sharp teeth and curved claws for defense if necessary. Agile climbers, squirrels take to the trees when danger threatens. Once safely out of reach, the squirrel lashes its bushy tail and scolds the intruder with a series of barks.
 * [[image:http://www.wildtexas.com/wildguides/graphics/images/foxsquirrel1.jpg width="234" height="300" caption="Fox squirrel on chainlink fence, 24k JPEG"]] ||
 * Fox squirrel on chainlink fence, 24k JPEG ||

=Northern Mockingbird //Mimus polyglottos// || || || Northern mockingbird, 25k JPEG || Mockingbirds are alert birds and aggressively defend their territories from small animals, humans, and other birds. Their diet is varied, consisting of primarily insects, berries, and seeds. Although not traditionally attracted to birdfeeders, mockingbirds do occasionally feed from platform feeders stocked with a mixture of millet, cracked corn, peanut chips, and sunflower seed = = = =How about those cool tracks we got pictures of? =