Massachusetts is home to 57 species of terrestrial mammals from 7 orders, and 16 families. Rodents exhibit the greatest diversity with 20 species, the Carnivora are represented by 13 species, insectivores have 9 species, followed by bats with 8 species, 4 species of lagomorphs, 2 artiodactyls, and 1 marsupial. A complete listing of the terrestrial mammals of Massachusetts can be found here.

Click here to view images of some of our local species.

Any comments or suggestions? If so, please send them to Buzz Hoagland (bhoagland@foma.wsc.ma.edu)

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