People in Illinois can live harmoniously with the animals around their town only if they know what kinds of animals are common in their area.
Check out our list of animals that can be found in this state.
White-tailed deer is one of the most common mammals in the United States and is known as the state animal of Illinois. It is named white deer because of its tail.
If you ever encounter Massasauga in the woods, you better leave it alone because it is venomous. Despite being dangerous, Massasauga is a beautiful rattler with a pattern of brown blotches on the gray ground and keeled scales.
Its size is only about 2.75 inches long, which is the medium size for a scorpion. However, it contains a neurotoxin that is more dangerous to people who are allergic to its venom.
Bobcats are very beautiful as they have yellowish to reddish-brown fur with black spots and streaks throughout. Their fur keeps changing color; as the winter comes, the fur changes into grayish brown.
Coyotes resemble dogs as they belong to Canidae such as red fox, gray wolf, and gray fox. Coyote is a medium-sized dog, but they do not exactly look like a dog as their tail is bushier and their nose is more pointed.