The area of Digby and Annapolis Counties have many different
mammals, some of them have been reintroduced to the area, some are
the last surviving members of their gene pool, and others have just wandered in and
stayed. Four mammals that are now extinct in Nova Scotia; these are the 
Caribou, Wolf, Sea
Mink and the Black Rat. The American Marten and the Fisher have been reintroduced to the
area, and a new arrival in the area is the Coyote. Most small mammal populations undergo
drastic fluctuations and may influence the levels of larger predatory animals. Over the
last several years, Raccoon and Skunk populations have increased while the White-Tailed
Deer has been in significant decline. Various animal populations are the subject of study
in Kejimkujik National Park. The results of these studies will allow us to better
understand the lifecycles and interrelationships of these animals.
