Animals

Mammals
A red fox lays on the grass sleeping
The 18 mammal species present on the island must cross Lake Superior.
Amphibians
A small orange newt
Isle Royale's landscape provides great habitat for amphibians.
Reptiles
A black garter snake with a yellow stripe has a red tongue sticking out.
A limited number of reptiles with a surprising amount of diversity.
Mollusks
The body of a tan colored snail shows from its shell underwater
Mussels, slugs, and snails are all present at Isle Royale.
Animal Species List
A snowshoe hare on the side of an Isle Royale trail.
Find out what species currently call Isle Royale home.
Moose
Bull Moose walking down a trail.
Moose are the largest mammal on Isle Royale.
Wolves
Wolf on the prowl through a snowy forest
Wolves have been the apex predator on Isle Royale since 1948.
Birds
Different habitat types provide for a great diversity of birds.
Different habitat types provide for a great diversity of birds.
Fish
A large green fish with silver worm-like markings underwater
Isle Royale's distinct topography continues underwater, providing habitat for rare fish.
Insects
A bumblebee pollinates a yellow flower.
Learn about the pesky insects of Isle Royale National Park
 

Last updated: March 28, 2022

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