![]() NPS photo Devils Tower National Monument is home to a diverse population of mammals. As you visit the park, step quietly: you may glimpse white-tailed deer ghosting through the ponderosa pine forest, hear the cries of the prairie dog as they scramble into their dens on the floodplain, or see mice dart between boulders at the base of the Tower. ![]() Ungulates (Hoofed Mammals)Explore the deer and hoofed mammals that call Devils Tower home ![]() Prairie Dogs and Other SquirrelsSquirrels, including prairie dogs, are some of the most visible animals at Devils Tower National Monument. ![]() Rodents and ShrewsRodents and shrews comprise the largest variety of species within the park, and the smallest animals by body type! ![]() RabbitsDespite their dependence on camouflage, rabbits can be seen along the Tower Trail. ![]() WeaselsWeasels are a surprisingly diverse group that includes badgers, skunks, and mink. ![]() Canines, Felines & RaccoonsThe canines and other carnivores of Devils Tower National Monument are naturally elusive creatures. ![]() BatsThe cracks and boulders of the Tower, as well as the surrounding forest, are vital to a healthy bat population at Devils Tower. ![]() Rare and Extirpated AnimalsMany mammals which had a historical presence at the Tower are rare or no longer present in the region. |
Last updated: April 1, 2019