Mammals of Petit Jean State Park
The mammals most often spotted in Petit Jean, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
43
recent observations
11
species listed
11
mammals
Naturalists have logged 43 research-grade observations across the 11 most-recorded species in Petit Jean. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Gray Squirrel, with 11 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in Petit Jean
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
11 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
8 observations
Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Dasypus mexicanus
6 observations
Groundhog
Marmota monax
5 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
4 observations
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
2 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
2 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
2 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
1 observation
Swamp Rabbit
Sylvilagus aquaticus
1 observation
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
1 observation
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