Mammals of Saratoga National Historical Park
The mammals most often spotted in Saratoga, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
92
recent observations
17
species listed
17
mammals
Naturalists have logged 92 research-grade observations across the 17 most-recorded species in Saratoga. The most frequently seen is the White-tailed Deer, with 30 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Saratoga include Bobcat and Fisher - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Saratoga
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
30 observations
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
20 observations
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
7 observations
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
6 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
4 observations
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
4 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
4 observations
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
4 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
3 observations
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
2 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
2 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
1 observation
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
1 observation
Groundhog
Marmota monax
1 observation
Fisher
Pekania pennanti
1 observation
American Ermine
Mustela richardsonii
1 observation
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
1 observation · iNaturalist
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