Bandelier National Monument - Mammals (U.S. National Park Service)

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Bandelier National Monument

Mammals

mammals includes:
Abert's Squirrel American Badger American Pika Bats		Black Bears Coyotes Elk

NPS Photo by Sally King

Mule deer can be found in all parts of the park and frequently can be seen on the Main Loop Trail.

Bandelier National Monument is home to over 55 species of mammals including sixteen species of bats, mule deer, Abert's squirrels, and mountain lions. Other mammals such as Bighorn sheep and Grizzly bear used to roam the park's canyons and mesas but were eradicated by human activities.

NPS Photo by Sally King

In winter, it is not uncommon to see elk herds in the area and along the park entrance road.

	Mammals of Bandelier (9 Photos) Bandelier is home to a wide variety of mammals that find the park's diversity of habitats a good place to thrive. View Album \| View Slideshow

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			Did You Know? About 70% of Bandelier National Monument is a designated Wilderness area? Hikers can enjoy viewing remote archeological sites and spotting rare wildlife in this less developed area of the park.

Last Updated: September 04, 2007 at 12:34 EST

Mammals of Bandelier (9 Photos)