Mammals of Ivy Creek Natural Area
The mammals most often spotted in Ivy Creek, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
168
recent observations
15
species listed
15
mammals
Naturalists have logged 168 research-grade observations across the 15 most-recorded species in Ivy Creek. The most frequently seen is the White-tailed Deer, with 51 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in Ivy Creek
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
51 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
48 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
17 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
13 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
11 observations
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
7 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
6 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
5 observations
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
3 observations
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
2 observations
Eastern Red Bat
Lasiurus borealis
1 observation
Silver-haired Bat
Lasionycteris noctivagans
1 observation
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
1 observation
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
1 observation
American Mink
Neogale vison
1 observation
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