Wildlife at Letchworth-Love Mounds

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Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park
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Red Fox

Included in the extensive list of animals that call Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park home are armadillos, gray squirrels and opossum. 

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Alligator

You might even detect coyotes, bobcats, marsh rabbits, gray and red foxes and raccoons. 

Amphibians you could come across are slimy flatwood salamanders and a variety of frogs.

If you’re interested in reptiles keep your eyes peeled for alligators, the endangered gopher tortoises, common musk turtles, snapping turtles and an assortment of snakes.

We also have lizards and skinks, and of course, birds galore! 

We invite you to bring a camera and experience the many critters at Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park. You’ll be happy you met them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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