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Help document rare and little-known wildlife across Georgia. From trail cam photos to first-hand encounters, reporting sightings of these native animal and plants can provide crucial data for understanding their distribution, identifying population trends and developing conservation strategies.
Logging sightings can require an iNaturalist account, which is free. Sighting details (species, location, date, photos) also can be reported to gabiodata@dnr.ga.gov.
Eastern Spotted Skunk
Once widespread throughout the eastern U.S., these skunks also known as civet cats and polecats have experienced a dramatic and poorly understood population decline. Knowing their current range and population status is critical for conservation.
Red Squirrel
The red squirrel is a State Wildlife Action Plan species of significant conversation concern found in extreme northeastern Georgia. Documented sightings can help researchers understand how climate and habitat changes may affect southern populations.
Giant Salamanders
Includes: Eastern Hellbender, Mudpuppy, Waterdogs
Georgia is home to five giant salamander species: eastern hellbenders, northern mudpuppies and dwarf, Gulf Coast (or western) and Apalachicola waterdogs. Due to their secretive nature and size, these salamanders are unfamiliar to many but harmless and in need of conservation.
