Mammals of Irvine Nature Center
The mammals most often spotted in Irvine, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
145
recent observations
14
species listed
14
mammals
Naturalists have logged 145 research-grade observations across the 14 most-recorded species in Irvine. The most frequently seen is the White-tailed Deer, with 46 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in Irvine
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
46 observations
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
26 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
17 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
15 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
10 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
9 observations
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
8 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
4 observations
Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
3 observations
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
2 observations
Eastern Red Bat
Lasiurus borealis
2 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
1 observation
Coyote
Canis latrans
1 observation
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
1 observation
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