Citizen Science Opportunities - Mammals

Bats

Want to help SCDNR net bats? See https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/bats/volunteers.html to learn more.
Monitor bats emerging from roosts sites through SC Bat Watch!
Are bats using your bat box? If so, please fill out one of our online survey forms so we can document it!
If you are interested in having a cave or mine on your property surveyed for bats and/or tested for White-nose Syndrome, please contact Jennifer Kindel at Kindelj@dnr.sc.gov or 864-419-0739.

Black bear – Report black bear sightings to SCDNR.
Bottlenose dolphin – Report stranded dolphins, marine mammals, and sea turtles to the South Carolina Stranding Hotline 800-922-5431.
Eastern Spotted Skunk - Help researchers document occurrences of spotted skunks in South Carolina and neighboring states by reporting sightings on iNaturalist’s spotted skunk page. South Carolina reports can also be sent to SCDNR Furbearer Biologist, Jay Butfiloski. To learn more about this reclusive species, please visit the Eastern Spotted Skunk Cooperative Study Group website.
Southern Fox Squirrel – Every other year, a fox squirrel sighting survey is conducted by SCDNR as part of the Small Game program. Sign up and help before your next hunting or hiking trip! Read about the Southern Fox Squirrel and contact the small game biologist to get on the mailing list.
West Indian manatee – Report sightings in South Carolina waters to the SCDNR. To report an injured manatee in South Carolina please contact the SCDNR hotline at 1-800-922-5431.