Dietary fiber or roughage is the indigestible portion of food derived from plants. It has two main components: Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, is readily fermented in the colon into gases and physiologically active byproducts, and can be prebiotic and viscous.
Bullfrogs, tree frogs, green frogs, newts and salamanders live in the Catskills too. Birds Many birds of prey call the Catskill Mountains home, in addition to a multitude of common bird species such as cardinals, chickadees, warblers, sparrows, woodpeckers, swallows and thrushes.
Cougar Discussion and images of Cougars (mountain lions) in the Catskill Mountains. Long discussion of the controversy with the NY State DEC and the public over the alleged existance of Cougars in the Catskill Mountains and New York State. Discussion of knowing when a Mountain Lion is in the area.