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Small mammals of Yellowstone National Park
There are at least 50 small mammal species known to occur in Yellowstone National Park. Species are listed by common name, scientific name, typical habitat and relative abundance.
Raccoons
Order: Carnivora Family: Procyonidae
Badgers and weasels
Order: Carnivora Family: Mustelidae
Skunks
Order: Carnivora Family: Mephitidae
Hares and rabbits
Order: Lagomorpha Family: Leporidae
Pikas
Order: Lagomorpha Family: Ochotonidae
Shrews
Order: Soricomorpha Family: Soricidae
Beaver
Order: Rodentia Family: Castoridae
Squirrels
Order: Rodentia Family: Sciuridae
Pocket gophers
Order: Rodentia Family: Geomyidae
Mice
Order: Rodentia Family: Cricetidae
Jumping mice
Order: Rodentia Family: Dipodidae
Muskrats, voles and woodrats
Order: Rodentia Family: Cricetidae
Porcupines
Order: Rodentia Family: Erethizontidae
Bats
Order: Chiroptera Family: Vespertilionidae
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