Mammals of Maquoketa Caves State Park
The mammals most often spotted in Maquoketa Caves, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
31
recent observations
10
species listed
10
mammals
Naturalists have logged 31 research-grade observations across the 10 most-recorded species in Maquoketa Caves. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Chipmunk, with 8 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in Maquoketa Caves
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
8 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
6 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
5 observations
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
4 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
2 observations
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
2 observations
Little Brown Bat
Myotis lucifugus
1 observation
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
1 observation
Eastern Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
1 observation
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
1 observation
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