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Mammals of Keweenaw National Historical Park

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

682
recent observations
37
species listed
37
mammals

Naturalists have logged 682 research-grade observations across the 37 most-recorded species in Keweenaw. The most frequently seen is the White-tailed Deer, with 120 recorded sightings.

Rarer finds confirmed in Keweenaw include Fisher, Gray Wolf and Canada Lynx - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.

FisherGray WolfCanada Lynx

Most-observed mammals in Keweenaw

White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
120 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
116 observations
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
95 observations
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
89 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
45 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
42 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
26 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
23 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
14 observations
American Mink
Neogale vison
14 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
10 observations
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
10 observations
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
9 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
8 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
7 observations
Fisher
Pekania pennanti
6 observations
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
5 observations
Northern Flying Squirrel
Glaucomys sabrinus
5 observations
American Ermine
Mustela richardsonii
5 observations
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
4 observations
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
4 observations
Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus
3 observations
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
3 observations
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
3 observations · iNaturalist
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
2 observations
American Marten
Martes americana
2 observations
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
2 observations
Silver-haired Bat
Lasionycteris noctivagans
1 observation
Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
1 observation
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
1 observation
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
1 observation
Groundhog
Marmota monax
1 observation
Northern Water Shrew
Sorex palustris
1 observation
Star-nosed Mole
Condylura cristata
1 observation
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
1 observation
Moose
Alces alces
1 observation
Western Meadow Vole
Microtus drummondii
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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