Water vapor forms clouds which in turn loses moisture in the form of precipitation. The following is a partial list of mammals indigenous to Tennessee. Many of the birds found in Tennessee are migratory, that is they fly to warmer regions in the Winter. However, Common Birds can be found year round. All poisonous snakes in Tennessee are pit vipers.
Pit vipers have a distinctive pit under each eye.
Arachnids Any listing of insects would be almost impossible to do, because of the variety and numbers of insects. However, a list of the more common can be divided by characteristics. Use Plaster of Paris as a simple way of collecting animal tracks. When a track is found carefully clean all objects away from the track. Mix the plaster with water to make a consistency of thick cream and pour slowly over the track.