Mammals in the Park - Fun Facts
BOBCAT
One of our two large carnivores (with coyotes), bobcats are frequently seen in and around the park. The abundant rabbit population probably helps them survive.
MOUNTAIN BEAVER
Mountain Beavers (not real beavers) are common. They excavate burrows with separate eating, bathroom, and sleeping areas.
DEER MOUSE
This ubiquitous rodent is the base of the food chain for many predators, such as owls.
PORCUPINE
Well defended with sharp quills, this large rodent strips bark off trees to get to the growing tissues underneath . It has been seen by a horseback riders at times.
SHREW MOLE
This tiny mole is more shrew-like, spending little time underground, it forages for insects and worms in leaf litter on the forest floor.
NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL
The Northern Flying Squirrel is an odd squirrel. Not only does this nocturnal critter glide from tree to tree, but it eats mostly lichens and fungi.
Overview of Mammals In the Park and List of mammals in the park
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons (Linda Tanner, Arthur Chapman), Flickr (Arthur Chapman, J N Stuart), Kanisksu Land Trust.