Mammals of Sinks Canyon State Park
The mammals most often spotted in Sinks Canyon, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
44
recent observations
15
species listed
15
mammals
Naturalists have logged 44 research-grade observations across the 15 most-recorded species in Sinks Canyon. The most frequently seen is the Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, with 11 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Sinks Canyon include Bobcat - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Sinks Canyon
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
11 observations
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
9 observations
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
5 observations
Mountain Cottontail
Sylvilagus nuttallii
4 observations
Moose
Alces alces
3 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
2 observations
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
2 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
1 observation
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
1 observation
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
1 observation
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
1 observation
Townsend's Big-eared Bat
Corynorhinus townsendii
1 observation
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
1 observation
Uinta Chipmunk
Neotamias umbrinus
1 observation
Western Deer Mouse
Peromyscus sonoriensis
1 observation
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