Mammals of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The mammals most often spotted in Squam Lakes, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
61
recent observations
15
species listed
15
mammals
Naturalists have logged 61 research-grade observations across the 15 most-recorded species in Squam Lakes. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Chipmunk, with 21 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Squam Lakes include Bobcat - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Squam Lakes
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
21 observations
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
9 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
8 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
4 observations
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
3 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
3 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
3 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
2 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
2 observations
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
1 observation
Groundhog
Marmota monax
1 observation
Northern Flying Squirrel
Glaucomys sabrinus
1 observation
Hairy-tailed Mole
Parascalops breweri
1 observation
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
1 observation · iNaturalist
American Mink
Neogale vison
1 observation
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