Mammals

Coyote are seldom seen within the park but are a part of the ecosystem around Whitman Mission

NPS Photo

Mammals
Over 40 species of mammals have been seen within Whitman Mission National Historic Site. While you won't always seen a mammal on a visit to the site, their evidence can be found throughout the park. Some of the most commonly seen mammals include eastern grey squirrels, mule deer, and various mice species. Many other spcies can be seen in the park, but they are often out at night when the park is closed, this would include beavers, coyotes, bats, and other nocturnal animals.

 

 

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Sources

2002-2003 Vertebrate Inventory: Whitman Mission National Historic Site. University of Idaho and National Park Service Columbia Cascades Support Office.

Whitman Mission National Historic Site: General Management Plan, September 2000. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.