Collecting Taxidermy: Small Mammals of North America

1. Bobcat (Lynx Rufus)

If you’re a big cat or wild cat enthusiast, you can’t miss this magnificent predator!

They are the world’s smallest lynx species and can be found across the United States, lower Canada, and Upper Mexico. The Bobcat is characterized by a reddish or greyish coat and tufted ears. It is an excellent hunter, preying on small rodents, rabbits, birds, and young deer.

All-Taxidermy has a large inventory of Bobcat life-size mounts, wall pedestals, pelts, and skulls. Contact us to discuss your Bobcat mount and ask us about a custom habitat to bring your trophy to life!

*Pictured here: Bobcat Taxidermy SKU 2961

2. Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus)

Also called the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, this beautiful, white-furred fox will make a stunning display in your North American taxidermy collection!

This fox is well adapted to living in cold environments in the Arctic regions of the globe. It preys on lemmings, voles, seal pups, fish, waterfowl, and seabirds.

During the summer months, the fox’s fur changes to a dark greyish coloration, and becomes white as winter approaches. If you’re collecting Arctic species, the Arctic fox is a must-have!

*Pictured here: Arctic Fox Taxidermy Mount SKU 2328

3. Coyote (Canis latrans)

Native to the Midwest, West, and Southwestern United States, Western Canada, and Mexico, the Coyote is one of North America’s most identifiable canine predators.

It is closely related to the wolf, but smaller. The Coyote is a skilled hunter that preys on deer, rabbits, hares, small rodents, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates and is sometimes called the American jackal or prairie wolf.

There are many ways to display your coyote taxidermy – from a howling stance, to several coyotes running together as a pack on a hunt.

*Pictured here: Howling Coyote Taxidermy Mount for Sale SKU 2091

4. North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)

A member of the subfamily Lutrinae of the weasel family Mustelidae, the North American River Otter is widely distributed throughout North America, from the inland waterways/coastal areas of Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest and Coastal states, the Atlantic states, and the Gulf of Mexico. They feed on fish, amphibians, crayfish, turtles, insects, and some small mammals.

If you’re looking to expand your river-dwelling taxidermy collection, consider adding the River Otter as an eye-catching life-size wall mount!

*Pictured here: Full Body Otter Taxidermy Mount SKU 2631

5. Wolverine (Gulo gulo)

With thick, dark fur, and light facial and side stripe coloration, the Wolverine is easily recognizable among North America’s small mammals and is a must-have for any North American taxidermy collection.

This feisty predator is the largest land-dwelling member of the Mustelidae family, closely related to martens. The Wolverine is fierce, capable of killing prey many times larger than itself.

Contact the All-Taxidermy team about turning your wolverine taxidermy into a custom trophy you’ll be proud to show off in your cabin!

*Pictured here: Full Body Wolverine Taxidermy Mount SKU 2745

6. Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis)

This medium-sized wild cat is a must-have for any taxidermy enthusiast, thanks to its thick, dense greyish coat, distinctive tufted ears, long hindlimbs, snowshoe-like paws, and alert stance.

This feline species is native to Canada, Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, the upper Midwest, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. With its thick fur and large, furry paws, the Canada lynx will make the perfect addition to any North American small mammal taxidermy collection!

*Pictured here: Lynx Taxidermy Mount SKU 1043

7. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Native to North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Northern Africa, the Red Fox is easily one the most recognizable species of the Canidae family, characterized by a rusty-red fur coloration, brownish or black legs, and a white chest, lower face, and tail tip.

The standard coloration for this species is Red, although we also have other color morphs like, Smokey, Cross, Blackish-brown, Silver, Platinum, Amber, and Samson.

No matter the color morph you choose to display, the Red Fox is easily a must-have for any North American taxidermy collection!

*Pictured here: Red Fox Taxidermy Mount SKU 2326

8. Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Characterized by a grey or brownish coat, white underside, and bushy tail, the Eastern Gray Squirrel may be small, but can add a lot of personality to your taxidermy collection. A custom habitat depicting the animal sitting in a tree trunk or holding an acorn will make an eye-catching trophy piece.

The Eastern Grey Squirrel is widely distributed across all the Eastern, Atlantic, and Midwestern states, and also part of Southern central Canada. Add an Eastern Grey Squirrel life-size wall mount to your collection today!

*Pictured here: Gray Squirrel Taxidermy Mount SKU 2708

9. North American Beaver (Castor canadensis)

The North American Beaver is one of the most recognizable semiaquatic rodents in the world.

Known for its paddle-shaped tail, webbed hind feet, and sharp teeth, this creature builds and lives in dams, built using trees, rocks, grass, and mud. The beaver makes a great trophy piece, thanks to its dense, brown double coat, which is characterized by long, coarse outer hairs, and short, fine inner hairs.

Browse all our life-size mounts, pelts, and skulls featuring this iconic semiaquatic rodent.

*Pictured here: Beaver Taxidermy Mount SKU 2954

10. North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)

The porcupine are large rodents native to North America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, and are characterized by a coat of sharp quills which guard them against predators.

Pictured here is a North American porcupine climbing a tree trunk with a custom habitat. If you’re collecting North American small mammal taxidermy, the porcupine will make a great addition!

Contact us about adding a custom habitat depicting the animal climbing, chewing on wood, or in a defensive stance.

*Pictured here: North American Porcupine Taxidermy SKU 1667

11. Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

Easily recognizable thanks to its facial mask, ringed tail, and dexterous front paws, the North American raccoon is a must-have for any small mammal taxidermy collection!

This species is found across most of the United States, Southern Canada, Mexico, and Central America.

With its curious personality, there are many ways to pose this animal – climbing in a tree, feeding on prey or trash, peering out of a burrow, or even standing/sitting in an unusual/humorous pose (check out our Novelty & Oddity collection).

*Pictured here: Raccoon Taxidermy Mount for Sale SKU 1292

12. White-Tailed Jack Rabbit (Lepus townsendii)

The White-Tailed Jackrabbit is a species of hare native to western North America, including the Western states, Rocky Mountain region, Plains, and Southern Canada. Preferring plains, prairie, and alpine meadow regions, this hare species feeds on grass, green plants, cultivated crops, buds, twigs, and bark.

The White-tailed Jack Rabbit has powerful hind legs that give it exceptional speed while running and jumping.

*Pictured here: Whitetail Jack Rabbit Taxidermy SKU 2296

13. Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)

The muskrat is a semi-aquatic small mammal species that’s native to the wetlands, rivers, lakes, and ponds of North America, and have also been introduced to parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. This species spends a lot of its time in the water but also builds nests along the bank to protect itself from predators and cold weather.

The muskrat feeds on cattail and aquatic vegetation, so be sure to ask our taxidermists about adding custom habitat to your muskrat taxidermy piece.

*Pictured here: Muskrat Taxidermy Mount SKU 2438

14. Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

The Virginia Oppossum, or just the possum, is a unique animal, being North America’s only marsupial.

The possum carries its young (called joeys) in its pouch and is a nocturnal animal, foraging for food during the nighttime hours. When threatened by a predator, the opossum will use the “Playing Possum” tactic, by pretending to be dead by falling over and becoming stiff. They may also hiss and open their mouths to intimidate any approaching threat.

Add custom habitat like a tree/tree branch for your Opossum taxidermy to climb on for a convincing trophy piece!

*Pictured here: Full Body Opossum Taxidermy SKU 2046

15. Fisher (Pekania pennanti)

Closely related to the American marten, the Fisher (Pekania pennanti) is sometimes erroneously called the Fisher Cat due to its cat-like appearance. Characterized by their thick, deep brown fur, and sharp, curved claws, the Fisher is a skilled hunter, preying on squirrels, voles, mice, snowshoe hares, birds, and some insects.

It will even hunt smaller weasel species like the Ermine, Mink, and Marten and is also one of the few predators to successfully hunt porcupines. The animal lives in North America’s boreal and temperate forests and will be the perfect addition if you’re looking for more Canada species to add to your taxidermy collection.

*Pictured here: Fisher Life Size Taxidermy Mount SKU 1597

16. Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)

Widespread throughout North America and Central America, the Grey Fox is one of the world’s most recognizable fox species. It is slightly smaller than the Red Fox, and is technically not part of the genus of “true foxes,” Vulpes, being part of its own genus, Urocyon.

The Grey Fox is characterized by its distinctive slivery-gray, red, black, and white marking. The taxidermy team at All-Taxidermy can make your Gray Fox trophy look stunning by displaying it climbing or lying down on a tree branch.

*Pictured here: Full Body Grey Fox Taxidermy Mount SKU 2275

17. Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)

Characterized by their distinctive black fur and white markings, a fluffy tail, and a strong musk odor that’s released whenever the animal feels threatened.

This species is from the genus Mephitis, which is comprised of two species: the Hooded skunk and the Striped Skunk, although there are two other genuses of skunk: Conepatus, which includes all hog-nosed skunk species, and Spilogale, which includes all spotted skunk species.

The Striped Skunk is native to the United States, Central and Southern Canada, and Northern Mexico. Add custom habitat to your Striped Skunk taxidermy for an eye-catching display!

*Pictured here: Skunk Taxidermy in a Den SKU 1415