Plants and Animals That Are Common in Virginia

Familiarize yourself with the many species of plants and animals that are common in Virginia.

Learn about the names, anatomy, life cycle, and natural history of common mammals, reptiles, insects, birds, and plants native to Virginia, with emphasis on those organisms commonly found in Northern Virginia. For each organism, provide its physical description (size, height, weight, color, shape of leaves and flowers, etc.) What is its life cycle and reproduction? What does it eat? What eats it? How is it ecologically significant?