This is a list of mammals in Illinois. A total of 70 species are listed. Species currently extirpated in the state include the white-tailed jackrabbit, American black bear, gray wolf, elk, American marten, cougar, fisher, North American porcupine, and American bison.[1]
The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
Extinct | No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. | ||
Extinct in the wild | Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range. | ||
Critically endangered | The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild. | ||
Endangered | The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. | ||
Vulnerable | The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. | ||
Near threatened | 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. | ||
Least concern | There are no current identifiable risks to the species. | ||
Data deficient | There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species. |
Eulipotyphlans are insectivorous mammals. Shrews closely resemble mice, while moles are stout-bodied burrowers.