Bobcat stalking from under a pine tree in the midst of the snow on a cold winters day. This particular bobcats coat almost favors that of a Lynx as it blends very well with the snowy forest background. No doubt this helps the predatory cat surprise its prey.

An otter looking up at me from the snow covered ground below. He seems to almost pose for an instant while I get this shot of it, and then it is off again running. An otter is a semi aquatic mammal that primarily feeds upon fish and other aquatic shellfish.

This coyote seems to be stalking in the snow as he walks in this direction. Another name for the coyote is the American Jackal. These canines are a mix between primarily their own breed of coyote meaning barking dog, some wolf and a mix of wild dog.

A beautiful winter foot bridge across an icy snow covered pond at the West Virginia wildlife center. What a peaceful scene as the water trickles down this stream into the pond you can see the reflection of the bridge in the water.

A West Virginia fisher standing nearly right in front of me in the cold winter snow. These animals are very cute and cuddly looking but don’t let this deceive you. If you look close enough you can see the fangs in the front of his mouth that are meant for tearing and ripping flesh. These are definitely a predatory animals and their favorite prey include snowshoe hare and porcupine.

A pair of coyotes running in the snow together. Although it may be bitterly cold these wild canines have thick fur that is made to withstand the cold. Coyotes usually hunt in pairs and are not only found in remote areas of the wilderness, but are found in metropolitan areas as well.

This beautiful West Virginia Bobcat is setting perched up on this tree in the middle of the winter. It sees me, but I don’t know if it knows I can see it. This amazing cat is nearly 50 feet high in this tree. It is literally astounding that they can climb like this.

These black bears are enduring the winter snow storm by keeping each other warm. I have never saw bears keeping each other warm like this in the winter snow. Amazing that these sleepy animals can endure such cold. I am nearly froze as the temperature is around 15 degrees. yet they seem content until they hear or smell me rustling around.

Snow White Country Church in the early morning in the mountains. Surrounded by winter country scenery and snow covered hills this is a beautiful site to behold.

Natural affection of a baby calf Elk and its mother Elk seem to be kissing each other on a cold wintry day. What a beautiful example of nature’s instinctual motherly love in wildlife.