List of mammals of Indiana
This is a list of mammals in Indiana. A total of 60 species are listed. Species currently extirpated in the state include the black bear, gray wolf, elk, American marten, cougar, fisher, porcupine, and bison.[1]
The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
EX
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Extinct
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No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
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EW
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Extinct in the wild
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Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range.
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CR
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Critically endangered
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The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
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EN
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Endangered
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The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
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VU
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Vulnerable
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The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
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NT
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Near threatened
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The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorize it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future.
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LC
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Least concern
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There are no current identifiable risks to the species.
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DD
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Data deficient
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There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.
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Opossums
Armadillos
Insectivores
Eulipotyphlans are insectivorous mammals. Shrews closely resemble mice, while moles are stout-bodied burrowers.
Rodents
Lagomorphs
Bats
Carnivores
Even-toed ungulates
See also
References
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