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Appendix 3: Mammals of Charlestown, as of May 2017

Oct 9, 2025 | Eco-Charlestown

Last Updated on October 11, 2025

Appendix 3: Mammals of Charlestown, as of May 2017

Common NameScientific Name
Beaver, North AmericanCastor canadensis
Cat, domestic and feralFelis catus
Chipmunk, EasternTamias striatus
Deer, White-tailedOdocoileus virginianus
Dog, domesticCanis lupis familiaris
Fox, RedVulpes vulpes
Groundhog (Woodchuck)Marmota morax
Mouse, HouseMus musculus
MuskratOndatra zibethicus
Rat, NorwayRattus novegicus
Rabbit, Cotton-tailedSylvilagus spp.
Raccoon, North AmericanProcyon lotor
Skunk, Striped (Polecat)Mephitis mephitis
Squirrel, Eastern Gray (and Black)Sciurus carolinensis
Vole, MeadowMicrotus spp.
This list of mammals seen at the Charlestown Retirement Community was developed by Bert Clegern, as of May 2017.