Mammals of Sequoia National Park
The mammals most often spotted in Sequoia, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
4,903
recent observations
50
species listed
50
mammals
Naturalists have logged 4,903 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Sequoia. The most frequently seen is the Mule Deer, with 1,196 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Sequoia include Bobcat and Gray Wolf - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Sequoia
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
1,196 observations
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
991 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
949 observations
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
545 observations
Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
333 observations
American Pika
Ochotona princeps
221 observations
California Ground Squirrel
Otospermophilus beecheyi
185 observations
Lodgepole Chipmunk
Neotamias speciosus
127 observations
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
118 observations
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
26 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
25 observations
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
20 observations
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
18 observations
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
17 observations · iNaturalist
Pacific Marten
Martes caurina
16 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid Bat
Antrozous pallidus
10 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
10 observations
White-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
10 observations
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
7 observations
Alpine Chipmunk
Neotamias alpinus
7 observations · iNaturalist
Canyon Bat
Parastrellus hesperus
5 observations
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
4 observations
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
4 observations
Western Spotted Skunk
Spilogale gracilis
4 observations
Merriam's Chipmunk
Neotamias merriami
4 observations · iNaturalist
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
4 observations
Long-eared Chipmunk
Neotamias quadrimaculatus
4 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Broad-footed Mole
Scapanus occultus
4 observations · iNaturalist
Botta's Pocket Gopher
Megascapheus bottae
4 observations · iNaturalist
California Myotis
Myotis californicus
3 observations
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
3 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
3 observations
Townsend's Big-eared Bat
Corynorhinus townsendii
3 observations
Long-eared Myotis
Myotis evotis
2 observations
Mexican Free-tailed Bat
Tadarida brasiliensis
2 observations
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
2 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
2 observations
Long-tailed Vole
Microtus longicaudus
2 observations
Humboldt's Flying Squirrel
Glaucomys oregonensis
2 observations
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
1 observation
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
1 observation
Mountain Beaver
Aplodontia rufa
1 observation
California Vole
Microtus californicus
1 observation
Brush Deermouse
Peromyscus boylii
1 observation
Bushy-tailed Woodrat
Neotoma cinerea
1 observation
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
1 observation
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
1 observation
Ornate Shrew
Sorex ornatus
1 observation
Big-eared Woodrat
Neotoma macrotis
1 observation · iNaturalist
Donkey
Equus asinus
1 observation · iNaturalist
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