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Bandelier National Monument
Mammals
 
mule deer buck and doe

NPS Photo by Sally King

Mule deer can be found in all parts of the park and frequently can be seen on the Main Loop Trail.

Bandelier National Monument is home to over 55 species of mammals including sixteen species of bats, mule deer, Abert's squirrels, and mountain lions. Other mammals such as Bighorn sheep and Grizzly bear used to roam the park's canyons and mesas but were eradicated by human activities.
 
elk cow
NPS Photo by Sally King
In winter, it is not uncommon to see elk herds in the area and along the park entrance road.
 
Abert's squirrel with big tufted ears

Mammals of Bandelier (9 Photos)

Bandelier is home to a wide variety of mammals that find the park's diversity of habitats a good place to thrive.
Mule Deer Fawn
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