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Mammals of Independence National Historical Park

The mammals most often spotted in Independence, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

278
recent observations
10
species listed
10
mammals

Naturalists have logged 278 research-grade observations across the 10 most-recorded species in Independence. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Gray Squirrel, with 207 recorded sightings.

Most-observed mammals in Independence

Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
207 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
27 observations
Brown Rat
Rattus norvegicus
22 observations
House Mouse
Mus musculus
8 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
5 observations
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
4 observations
Eastern Red Bat
Lasiurus borealis
2 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
1 observation
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
1 observation
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
1 observation

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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