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. 
Wildlife Soundscapes IndexWildlife in the park including elk, coyotes, squirrels and frogs. 
Yellow-Bellied MarmotYellow-Bellied Marmot 
CoyoteCoyote in the field hunting for food. 
BatsDid You Know - Rocky Mountain National Park is Home to 9 Known Species of Bats 
Mountain LionKnown as pumas, cougars and panthers, mountain lions thrive in Rocky Mountain National Park. 
Mule DeerThey are named for their oversized ears that resemble a mule's ears. 
PikaPikas (Ochonta princeps) are small mammals related to the rabbit family, even though they look more like a hamster. 
Snowshoe HareThey have large hind feet, long ears, short tails and a typical rabbit shape. 
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Last updated: October 24, 2022