BALD EAGLE
The best places to view our national symbol are along the North Fork or South Fork of the Shoshone River and around Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Bald eagles were once an endangered species, but successful recovery efforts have helped to increase numbers throughout the region.
BIGHORN SHEEP
Bighorn sheep are readily viewable along the North Fork and South Fork corridors, especially in winter months when they graze near roadways. The spongy bottoms of their hooves aid in balance and gripping while traveling along the rugged, volcanic cliffs of the Absaroka Mountains. Rams develop impressive spiral horns.
BISON
The heaviest land mammal in North America is best seen along the North Fork in winter when the massive beasts forage outside Yellowstone National Park. Despite their size, bison can run up to 35 mph.
COYOTE
Highly adaptable animals, coyotes inhabit mountain forests to open prairies. Often mistaken for wolves, coyotes are smaller with more pointed facial features and a bushier tail than their canine cousins.
The best places to view our national symbol are along the North Fork or South Fork of the Shoshone River and around Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Bald eagles were once an endangered species, but successful recovery efforts have helped to increase numbers throughout the region.
BIGHORN SHEEP
Bighorn sheep are readily viewable along the North Fork and South Fork corridors, especially in winter months when they graze near roadways. The spongy bottoms of their hooves aid in balance and gripping while traveling along the rugged, volcanic cliffs of the Absaroka Mountains. Rams develop impressive spiral horns.
BISON
The heaviest land mammal in North America is best seen along the North Fork in winter when the massive beasts forage outside Yellowstone National Park. Despite their size, bison can run up to 35 mph.
COYOTE
Highly adaptable animals, coyotes inhabit mountain forests to open prairies. Often mistaken for wolves, coyotes are smaller with more pointed facial features and a bushier tail than their canine cousins.
ELK
Also called Wapiti, a Native American word meaning “light-colored deer,” elk are typically found in mountain meadows on the Shoshone National Forest from spring through fall, and at lower elevations in winter. Bull elk shed and grow a new set of antlers each spring.
Also called Wapiti, a Native American word meaning “light-colored deer,” elk are typically found in mountain meadows on the Shoshone National Forest from spring through fall, and at lower elevations in winter. Bull elk shed and grow a new set of antlers each spring.
MOOSE
Moose frequent riparian areas with good cover and can be aggressive. This long-legged and largest member of the deer family can run 35 mph and easily swim 10 miles in a stretch. Due to their large stature, moose prefer to browse on willow, birch and aspen twigs, and a variety of taller water plants.
MULE DEER
The mule deer is well distributed throughout most habitat types in the region. Mule deer can leap as high as eight feet and run as fast as 35 mph in short spurts. Mule deer have larger ears and smaller tails than whitetail deer.
OSPREY
These superb fishers are found mostly near mountain lakes and along other waterways. These widespread birds of prey can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
PRONGHORN
Pronghorn can be found readily on grasslands and sagebrush prairies. This fleet-footed animal is the world’s second fastest land mammal and can run more than 50 mph for long distances. Both males and females sport impressive backward-arching, forked horns.
RED FOX
This resourceful animal has adapted to diverse habitats and can be seen throughout the region. Although they can be golden, reddish-brown, silver or black in color, all have the signature white “boots” and long, bushy tail.
Moose frequent riparian areas with good cover and can be aggressive. This long-legged and largest member of the deer family can run 35 mph and easily swim 10 miles in a stretch. Due to their large stature, moose prefer to browse on willow, birch and aspen twigs, and a variety of taller water plants.
MULE DEER
The mule deer is well distributed throughout most habitat types in the region. Mule deer can leap as high as eight feet and run as fast as 35 mph in short spurts. Mule deer have larger ears and smaller tails than whitetail deer.
OSPREY
These superb fishers are found mostly near mountain lakes and along other waterways. These widespread birds of prey can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
PRONGHORN
Pronghorn can be found readily on grasslands and sagebrush prairies. This fleet-footed animal is the world’s second fastest land mammal and can run more than 50 mph for long distances. Both males and females sport impressive backward-arching, forked horns.
RED FOX
This resourceful animal has adapted to diverse habitats and can be seen throughout the region. Although they can be golden, reddish-brown, silver or black in color, all have the signature white “boots” and long, bushy tail.
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