Mammals of Independence National Historical Park
The mammals most often spotted in Independence, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
269
recent observations
10
species listed
10
mammals
Naturalists have logged 269 research-grade observations across the 10 most-recorded species in Independence. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Gray Squirrel, with 200 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in Independence
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
200 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
26 observations
Brown Rat
Rattus norvegicus
22 observations
House Mouse
Mus musculus
8 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
5 observations
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
3 observations
Eastern Red Bat
Lasiurus borealis
2 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
1 observation
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
1 observation
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
1 observation
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