• Tyuonyi Pueblo and Big Kiva from Frey Trail

    Bandelier

    National Monument New Mexico

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Mammals

mule deer buck and doe

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

NPS Photo by Sally King

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
In winter, it is not uncommon to see elk herds in the area and along the park entrance road.
NPS Photo by Sally King
 
  • An Abert's squirrel, otherwise known as a tassel eared squirrel, searches for food in Cottonwood Picnic Area.
    Mammals of Bandelier
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Did You Know?

Tyuonyi Pueblo

It is estimated that Tyuonyi Pueblo had 400 rooms but only 100 people lived there.  Many of the rooms were used mostly for storage of food and pens for turkeys.