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Effigy Mounds National Monument
Animals
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Wildlife indigenous to the eastern hardwood ecosystem is well represented at Effigy Mounds National Monument. Common sightings of whitetail deer, turkey, squirrel, raccoon, turkey vultures and chipmunks abound. Rare sightings of gray fox, coyote, ruffed grouse, and bald eagles occur, while rare or endangered species such as mountain lion, bobcat, black bear, and river otter are seldom seen but evidence exists that they occur in the area.
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Did You Know?
In the South Unit of Effigy Mounds National Monument, the Marching Bear Group of 10 bear mounds, three bird mounds and two linear mounds represent the best preserved group of effigy mounds present today from the Effigy Mound Culture.
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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 10:41 EST |
