Animals

Meet the critters that fly, swim and skitter through the city of Lowell! Each group of animals - birds, mammals, and fish - have unique traits that make them specially suited to their environment, and play an important role in either the history or the ecology of Lowell.
 
A lone heron stands atop a rock at the base of cascading water
Birds

From the downtown to the riverfront, Lowell's avian friends are a vital part of the city's ecosystem and charm!

A squirrel sitting atop a fence facing to the left, with a man sitting in a bench in the background.
Mammals

Domesticated and wild, you can find mammals all across Lowell's sidewalks, parks and rivers.

A man holds a large common carp along the Merrimack Riverside
Fish

Lowell's rivers are home to a number of species of fish, but over the years their environment has changed drastically as the city grew.

Last updated: September 26, 2020

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