• Bryce Canyon Amphitheater

    Bryce Canyon

    National Park Utah

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Mammals

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Bryce Canyon's 59 Furry Attractions
Bryce Canyon is home to 59 species of mammals. Mammals are classified as higher vertebrates that have hair and nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands. Viewing mammals is a favorite activity of another mammal we know as humans, and Bryce is a great place to see a lot of different kinds of mammals.

In this section of our website, you can learn more about some of the most common and interesting of Bryce Canyon's mammals. Below are four:

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Mountain Lion (Cougar)

Uintah Chipmunk

Utah Prairie Dog

Did You Know?

Main entrance sign with Interpretation staff

Bryce Canyon, first designated Bryce Canyon National Monument on June 8, 1923; reached National Park status on September 15, 1928. More...