Mammals of Ricketts Glen State Park
The mammals most often spotted in Ricketts Glen, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
86
recent observations
14
species listed
14
mammals
Naturalists have logged 86 research-grade observations across the 14 most-recorded species in Ricketts Glen. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Chipmunk, with 25 recorded sightings.
Most-observed mammals in Ricketts Glen
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
25 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
16 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
14 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
10 observations
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
6 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
3 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
3 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
2 observations
Star-nosed Mole
Condylura cristata
2 observations
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
1 observation
Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
1 observation
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
1 observation
Groundhog
Marmota monax
1 observation
Hairy-tailed Mole
Parascalops breweri
1 observation
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