Handbook of Mammals of the North-Central StatesScientic reference on the mammals of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The forests and grasslands of the seven north central states Minnestoa, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio support a large mammalian fauna, including at least 88 native species that have survived the profound impact of human settlement in both urban and rural environments. This handbook is a basic introduction and guide to the