Mammals of New Mexico Wildlife Center
The mammals most often spotted in the New Mexico Wildlife Center, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
42
recent observations
16
species listed
16
mammals
Naturalists have logged 42 research-grade observations across the 16 most-recorded species in the New Mexico Wildlife Center. The most frequently seen is the Common Raccoon, with 8 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in the New Mexico Wildlife Center include Bobcat - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in the New Mexico Wildlife Center
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
8 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
7 observations
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
5 observations
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
3 observations
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
3 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
3 observations
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Cynomys gunnisoni
3 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
2 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
1 observation
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
1 observation
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
1 observation
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
1 observation
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
1 observation
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
1 observation
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
1 observation
Colorado Chipmunk
Neotamias quadrivittatus
1 observation
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