Mammals of Voyageurs National Park
The mammals most often spotted in Voyageurs, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
187
recent observations
22
species listed
22
mammals
Naturalists have logged 187 research-grade observations across the 22 most-recorded species in Voyageurs. The most frequently seen is the American Red Squirrel, with 54 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Voyageurs include Gray Wolf - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Voyageurs
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
54 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
39 observations
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
29 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
19 observations
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
8 observations
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
5 observations
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
5 observations
American Mink
Neogale vison
5 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
3 observations
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
3 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
3 observations
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
3 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
2 observations
American Marten
Martes americana
1 observation
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
1 observation
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
1 observation
Southern Bog Lemming
Synaptomys cooperi
1 observation
Groundhog
Marmota monax
1 observation
Masked Shrew
Sorex cinereus
1 observation
Moose
Alces alces
1 observation
Southern Red-backed Vole
Clethrionomys gapperi
1 observation · iNaturalist
Western Meadow Vole
Microtus drummondii
1 observation · iNaturalist
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