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Mammals of Irvine Nature Center

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

148
recent observations
15
species listed
15
mammals

Naturalists have logged 148 research-grade observations across the 15 most-recorded species in Irvine. The most frequently seen is the White-tailed Deer, with 46 recorded sightings.

Most-observed mammals in Irvine

White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
46 observations
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
27 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
17 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
15 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
10 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
9 observations
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
9 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
4 observations
Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
3 observations
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
2 observations
Eastern Red Bat
Lasiurus borealis
2 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
1 observation
Coyote
Canis latrans
1 observation
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
1 observation
Eastern Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
1 observation

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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