Mammals

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

Photo by Sally King

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 wolves and Grizzly bear used to roam the park's canyons and mesas but were eradicated by human activities. Recently several species (big-horned sheep and river otter) were reintroduced into the area after a long absence.

 

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

Photo by Sally King

 

American badgers play at their burrow

Photo by Sally King

More information is available on the following mammals:
Abert's Squirrel
American Badger
American Pika
Bats
Bighorn Sheep
Black Bears
Coyotes
Elk
Mule Deer

 

Mammals of Bandelier

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Bandelier is home to a wide variety of mammals that find the park's diversity of habitats a good place to thrive.