Collection: Puerto Rico Native Mammals

Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory rather than a state, is home to a fascinating but limited number of native mammals. The island’s only native land mammals are bats, which play a crucial role as pollinators and seed dispersers, while marine mammals such as dolphins and manatees grace its surrounding waters. This collection showcases the mammals that have adapted to Puerto Rico’s ecosystems. Explore the resilience and ecological importance of these species.