A fisher’s face close up in the snow. You can see this small predators teeth showing from the sides of his mouth. This is evidence that though this fell looks innocent he could certainly give a nasty bite in the event he got an opportunity of was provoked. These animals are rarely seen but live in the Dolly Sods Wilderness and similar areas in West Virginia.

Two Mountain Lions in the winter forest after a snow storm. These predator cats are obviously very well fed but never the less I would not want to get too close to them during feeding time. There are very few if any documented cases of wild mountain lions in the forests of West Virginia.

Fisher Predator in the snow storm. Though this animal may look cute and cuddly, he is far from lovable. These animals have large sharp teeth for tearing meat. You would not want him nibbling on your hand with his teeth. They have a thick warm winter coat to keep them warm through harsh cold winters.

One of the most elusive creatures in the forest the mountain cougar or mountain lion as sometimes called, is one of the most beautiful animals in the American forests. Here we see an awesome female mountain lion in the winter time as the snow falls around her. Often called a panther in the southern states this predator can reach weights of 200 pounds or more.