The mammals of Black Rock Forest have unique adaptations to their habitats and ecological niches. An animal’s coloration, size, shape, teeth, and other traits can tell scientists a lot about their preferred habitat and sources of food. Students will make observations about real pelts and replica skulls to identify mammal species and make hypotheses about their behaviors and places in the food web. The use of real furs allows students to interact with species that they may rarely or never see otherwise.