Mammal Stories

Badger pokes head out from under cactus patch.
A badger hides in a cactus patch.

NPS

Some are shy. Some are bold. All the 75 types of mammals found in Big Bend National Park have fascinating stories. On this page, we'll share those stories with you.
 
A researcher holds a Big Brown Bat in their gloved hand.
Researcher holds Big Brown Bat

Image provided by L. Ammerman.

Big Bend Bats
Diversity and Community Structure

by Krysta Demere and Loren Ammerman

Big Bend National Park is home to 22 species of bats. Learn more about Angelo State University's Dr. Loren Ammerman and her research into bat genetics, roosting ecology, and diet .
 
A mother bear with three small cubs hangs out underneath trees.
Nap time for mom!

NPS/R. Negele

Mexican Black Bears
A Return to Big Bend

By the time Big Bend National Park was established in 1944, there were virtually no resident bear in the Big Bend area. Read about the exciting return of Mexican black bears to Big Bend and their estimated numbers in the park today.

Last updated: January 4, 2021

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PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834-0129

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432-477-2251

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