These are the furry, warm-blooded critters you can find in Lowell shuffling in the brush and darting around the grass! These animals are important parts of the ecosystem, eating populous plant species while also being a meal for nearby carnivores. The mammals we've chosen are some of the most abundant in Lowell, and represent ground- and water-based creatures. Cottontails
Sylvilagus transitionalis & S. floridanus Eastern Grey Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus |
Last updated: September 26, 2020