Rabbit What they look like: Rabbits have brownish-gray fur and long, upright ears. In the wild, they can be between 8 and 20 inches long. They move by hopping. Where to find it: Rabbits like wooded areas or meadows. They live in groups in underground burrows or warrens. They can move very quickly and are often hard to spot. What it eats: Rabbits are herbivores who eat many different kinds of plants. What eats it: Many animals eat rabbits including fox, coyote, and dogs. Interesting facts: Baby rabbits are called kits and are born without fur and blind. Pet rabbits can be litter box trained. Rabbits have excellent eye sight.

Meadow vole What it looks like: Meadow voles have black, brown, or grayish fur and bright, black eyes. They look similar to a mouse, but can be larger in size. Where to find it: Meadow voles live in grassy fields and along rivers. They build trails under grasses in order to move without being seen. They also build burrows underground. What it eats: Meadow voles eat mostly green plants over the summer. Their favorite is clover. In winter, they eat grains. What eats it: Herons, crows, snakes, hawks, owls, raccoons, snapping turtles, skunks, and cats all eat meadow voles. Interesting facts: They can eat their weight in food every day. A female meadow vole can have up to 11 litters a year. They stamp their hind feet to warn others of danger.

Japanese beetle What it looks like: Japanese beetles are iridescent green with brown wing covers. They have a hard body and legs that pinch. Where to find it: Japanese beetles hatch during the summer. Before they hatch, they have spent the winter underground as white larvae (grubs). They particularly like rosebushes and fruit bushes. What it eats: Japanese beetles eat the leaves of plants and trees. They will also eat fruit. What eats it: Most animals will not eat a Japanese beetle. However, birds, skunks, raccoons, and other mammals will eat the grubs. Interesting facts: Japanese beetles are one of the most disliked insects because they are so destructive. They were accidentally brought to the United States from Japan in 1916.

Red-backed salamander What it looks like: Red backed salamanders can be 2 to 5 inches long. They are dark brown with a pinkish-red stripe all the way down their body. They are amphibians. Where to find it: Red backed salamanders like moist, humid areas. They bury under rotting leaves and loose soil. Sometimes they will climb a tree in search of food. During winter, red backed salamanders dig down nearly 15 inches into the soil. What it eats: They eat insects, larvae, mites, spiders, and slugs. What eats it: Birds, shrews, and snakes will eat red backed salamanders. Interesting facts: Red backed salamanders never go through a swimming stage like most salamanders. They live all their lives on land. They breathe through their skin.

Snapping turtle What it looks like: Snapping turtles are large (8-18 inch shells) and have very long, thick tails. They have strong jaws and saw-edged shells. They look vicious! Where to find it: Snapping turtles live in ponds or lakes. They like ponds with muddy bottoms and lots of plants. What it eats: Snapping turtles will eat almost anything they can catch including fish, amphibians, and small mammals. They will also eat water plants. What eats it: The snapping turtle has no predators. Interesting facts: The snapping turtle lures fish with its tongue that looks like a worm. They bury themselves in the mud at the bottom of a pond with only their mouths visible. This is how they ambush their prey. Many people eat turtle stew.

Earthworm What they look like: Earthworms a large, grayish worms with segmented bodies. They have no legs or eyes. Where to find it: Earthworms like gardens and areas with loose soil and lots of plants. They need to be in moist areas as their skin dries out easily. What it eats: Earthworms eat decaying plants. They help loosen the soil and provide nutrients for growing plants. What eats it: Earthworms are eaten by birds, skunks, and raccoons. Interesting facts: Earthworms are also called nightcrawlers. They are great for fishing bait. Earthworms are not the best composting worms. Red worms are annelids. All annelids have segmented bodies. Leeches are also annelids.