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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Prince William Forest Parkquantico creek in fall
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Prince William Forest Park
Mammals
beaver
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The American Beaver keeps green trees under water to 'refrigerate' them until future feedings.
 
Here is a forest ready to be explored. Full of many wonderful plants and animals, there is a nature encounter awaiting at every turn.  Among the mammals living at Prince William Forest Park are:
 
an american beaver
American Beaver
 
a black bear
Black Bear
 
a white tail deer
White Tail Deer
 
Coyote
Visitors recreating in one of the park's picnic areas  

Did You Know?
Prior to 1948, Prince William Forest Park was named Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area. The name hinted at one of the park's intended uses as a source of recreational opportunities for the inner-city youth of Washington, D.C.

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Last Updated: December 26, 2008 at 10:38 EST