NPS People have a soft spot for the mammals of Rocky Mountain National Park.Altogether, 67 mammal species are known to be native to the area, but grizzly bears, gray wolves and bison were locally extirpated in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The lynx and wolverine are either extirpated or extremely rare. Moose are now commonly seen in the park, but they were not historically recorded as being part of this particular area of the Rocky Mountains. A complete working species list can be viewed on the IRMA Portal NP Species website. Click on the links below to learn more about these iconic animals in the park. 
Yellow-Bellied Marmot
Yellow-Bellied Marmot 
Coyote
Learn about coyotes 
Beaver
Learn about beaver, nature's engineers 
Bats
Did You Know - Rocky Mountain National Park is Home to 9 Known Species of Bats 
Mountain Lion
Known as pumas, cougars and panthers, mountain lions thrive in Rocky Mountain National Park. 
Squirrels and Chipmunks
Learn about the squirrels and chipmunks of Rocky. Did you know there are 10 species of squirrels that live in the park? 
Pika
Pikas (Ochonta princeps) are small mammals related to the rabbit family, even though they look more like a hamster. 
Snowshoe Hare
They have large hind feet, long ears, short tails and a typical rabbit shape. 
Check out the Wildlife Sound Index
Listen to the sounds of wildlife in Rocky. Hear the call of a coyote, elk, frogs, and more! |
Last updated: September 26, 2023