What predators live in Connecticut?

* Black bear (Ursus americanus)

* Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

* Coyote (Canis latrans)

* Eastern cougar (Puma concolor couguar)

* Fisher (Martes pennanti)

* Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

* Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Small carnivores

* American marten (Martes americana)

* Ermine (Mustela erminea)

* Least weasel (Mustela nivalis)

* Long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata)

* Mink (Neovison vison)

* Northern river otter (Lontra canadensis)

* Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

* Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)

Birds of prey

* Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

* Barred owl (Strix varia)

* Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus)

* Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)

* Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)

* Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

* Sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus)

* Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)

* Broad-winged hawk (Buteo platypterus)

Additional Predators

* Snakes (Various species)

* Spiders (Various species)

* Bats (Various species)