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Mammals in Minnesota (a partial list)

Click on the species for additional information.

*RSG - Animals listed on the Rare Species Guide

  • American (Pine) marten
  • Badger
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    • Eastern pipistrelle *RSG
    • Northern myotis *RSG
    • White-nose Syndrome in Bats
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    • Heather vole *RSG
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      • Eastern spotted skunk *RSG
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      • Short-tailed weasel (Ermine)
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      • Least Weasel *RSG
    • White-tailed deer

       

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