Mammals of High Point State Park
The mammals most often spotted in High Point, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
55
recent observations
12
species listed
12
mammals
Naturalists have logged 55 research-grade observations across the 12 most-recorded species in High Point. The most frequently seen is the American Beaver, with 12 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in High Point
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
12 observations
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
11 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
9 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
5 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
4 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
4 observations
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
4 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
2 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
1 observation
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
1 observation
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
1 observation
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
1 observation
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