Mammals of Baxter State Park

The mammals most often spotted in Baxter, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

621

recent observations

28

species listed

28

mammals

Naturalists have logged 621 research-grade observations across the 28 most-recorded species in Baxter. The most frequently seen is the Moose, with 188 recorded sightings.

Rarer finds confirmed in Baxter include Fisher and Canada Lynx - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.

Fisher Canada Lynx

Most-observed mammals in Baxter

188 observations

American Red Squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

111 observations

Lepus americanus

96 observations

American Beaver

Castor canadensis

42 observations

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

41 observations

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

27 observations

Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

26 observations

12 observations

North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

11 observations

American Marten

Martes americana

Pekania pennanti

Southern Red-backed Vole

Clethrionomys gapperi

9 observations · iNaturalist

Eastern Deermouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

Ondatra zibethicus

Eptesicus fuscus

Eastern Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Star-nosed Mole

Condylura cristata

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Blarina brevicauda

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Lynx canadensis

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Northern Flying Squirrel

Glaucomys sabrinus

American Ermine

Mustela richardsonii

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