With the help of a guide from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, here are some of the telltale signs of different animal tracks, including cats, deer, foxes and more.

Free Forest School director Anna Sharratt points to animal tracks in the snow in December 2017. (David Joles/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

Uncovered by melting ice and snow, the footprints offer ... more fossilized footprints, uncovering tracks that belonged to at least five different animal species from before the time of the ...

Here are some tips for exploring snow-covered trails or your own backyard to reveal a whole world of activity you might otherwise miss. Look near water sources, tree lines, or feeding spots where ...