Fauna of the Carleton Arboretum
The Arboretum is home to a diverse assemblage of animals. A project is currently underway to document the diversity of fauna found throughout the many habitats of the Arb and McKnight prairie. Lists of known species of several taxa have been made and can be found by visiting the links listed below. In the future, students and faculty will continue this project until a thorough study of Arb diversity has been completed.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Cowling ArboretumAnts
Ants of the Cowling Arboretum and McKnight Prairie, a biodiversity survey by students Tim Linksvayer and Andy McCall, 1996-1999.Birds
Birds of the Cowling ArboretumButterflies
The Butterflies of the Cowling Arboretum and McKnight Prairie: Abundance and General DistributionMammals
Mammals of the Cowling ArboretumMussels
Mussel Survey of the Cannon River, a 1997 Student project led by Professor Gary Wagenbach.







