Mammals of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve

There are a number of mammals that either live year-round in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, or visit it from time to time. The list below will give you an idea of the kinds of creatures you might be able to see here.

We need your photos!

Some of our mammals have not been photographed in the Preserve yet. If you're able to photograph any of the missing mammals below, please send it to us so we can add it to this web page. Be sure to include your name, the place and date of the photo, and your permission for us to put it on this website.

See the phenology page for ideas on how to watch and record mammals in the Preserve.

Raccoon
Chipmunk
Coyote
Deer mouse
Eastern gray squirrel
Mink
Little brown bat
Meadow vole
Mole
Muskrat
Opossum
Deer
Rabbit
Red fox
Woodchuck

Authors: Bill Cronon, using lists brainstormed by Ann Burgess, Cathie Bruner, Glenda Denniston, Rebecca Kagle, Susan Will-Wolf Version 1a, 11/9/06 Approved for loading by Bill Cronon, 11/9/06

Images: All images, Glenda Denniston