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A black and white drawing of a leopard. Leopard wildlife animal.

A black and white drawing of a leopard. Leopard wildlife animal.

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A skeleton of a dog on a white background. Wolf wolves skeleton, health medical.

A skeleton of a dog on a white background. Wolf wolves skeleton, healt...

Gray's Anatomy is a classic human anatomy textbook first published in 1858 by Henry Gray. The book, which is widely considered to be one of the most important and influential works in the field of anatomy, prov... More

A monkey sitting on the ground with its mouth open. Arashiyama japan monkey park.

A monkey sitting on the ground with its mouth open. Arashiyama japan m...

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Numerous atm... More

A baby monkey sitting on the back of an adult monkey. Arashiyama japan monkey park.

A baby monkey sitting on the back of an adult monkey. Arashiyama japan...

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Numerous atm... More

A monkey sitting on the ground with its baby. Arashiyama japan monkey park.

A monkey sitting on the ground with its baby. Arashiyama japan monkey ...

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Numerous atm... More

A baby baboon carries its mother on its back. Arashiyama japan monkey park.

A baby baboon carries its mother on its back. Arashiyama japan monkey ...

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Numerous atm... More

Public Domain Stock Photo . Arashiyama japan monkey park.

Public Domain Stock Photo . Arashiyama japan monkey park.

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Numerous atm... More

A monkey sitting on a rock next to a body of water. Arashiyama japan monkey park.

A monkey sitting on a rock next to a body of water. Arashiyama japan m...

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Numerous atm... More

A monkey standing on top of a roof next to a forest. Arashiyama japan monkey park.

A monkey standing on top of a roof next to a forest. Arashiyama japan ...

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Numerous atm... More

Bighorn sheep, Zion National Park, 2015.

Bighorn sheep, Zion National Park, 2015.

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) originally crossed into North America over the Bering land bridge from Siberia. The population peaked in the millions and bighorn sheep entered into the mythology of Native Ameri... More

Bighorn sheep, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 2015.

Bighorn sheep, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 2015.

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) originally crossed into North America over the Bering land bridge from Siberia. The population peaked in the millions and bighorn sheep entered into the mythology of Native Ameri... More

Rocky Mountain elk looking over cliff, Grand Canyon National Park, 2015.

Rocky Mountain elk looking over cliff, Grand Canyon National Park, 201...

Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) are the largest ungulates found in the park. Elk found in Grand Canyon National Park today are descendents of 303 individuals reintroduced to the state from 1913-1... More

Newborn elk fawn waits for the return of its mother, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.

Newborn elk fawn waits for the return of its mother, Wind Cave Nationa...

Elk calves, especially newborns, do their best to stay hidden and undetected by predators until mother returns for the next feeding. IMPORTANT: if you see a fawn anywhere, LEAVE IT ALONE. They are NOT abandoned... More

White-nosed coati (Nasua narica), Chiricahua National Monument, 2015.

White-nosed coati (Nasua narica), Chiricahua National Monument, 2015.

A relative of the raccoon, the coatimundi or white-nosed coati, live in wooded areas of the Americas. These omnivores easily climb trees but prefer ground foraging. Like its relative, the raccoon, coatis adapt ... More

White-nosed coati (Nasua narica), Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, 2016.

White-nosed coati (Nasua narica), Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monume...

A relative of the raccoon, the coatimundi or white-nosed coati, live in wooded areas of the Americas. These omnivores easily climb trees but prefer ground foraging. Like its relative, the raccoon, coatis adapt ... More

White-nosed coati (Nasua narica), Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, 2016.

White-nosed coati (Nasua narica), Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monume...

A relative of the raccoon, the coatimundi or white-nosed coati, live in wooded areas of the Americas. These omnivores easily climb trees but prefer ground foraging. Like its relative, the raccoon, coatis adapt ... More

Wildlife Monitoring Camera: Mountain Lion - 3/25/10

Wildlife Monitoring Camera: Mountain Lion - 3/25/10

A nighttime photo of a mountain lion.

Pronghorn doe and fawns, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2012.

Pronghorn doe and fawns, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2012.

This artiodactyl (even-toed) mammal is indigenous to North America. Commonly known simply as pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), it is the fastest land animal in North America, able to reach 60 miles per hour! D... More

Marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris), Congaree National Park, 2012.

Marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris), Congaree National Park, 2012.

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Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), North Cascades National Park, 2012.

Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), North Cascades National Park, 2012.

Seen at the beginning of August, this snowshoe hare has a few patches of winter-white mottling his fur. Have you ever wondered what is the difference between a rabbit and a hare? There are many but one of the m... More

Humpback whales bubble net feeding, Kenai Fjords National Park, 2012.

Humpback whales bubble net feeding, Kenai Fjords National Park, 2012.

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) employ a unique feeding technique called 'bubble net feeding'. The group will swim in a shrinking circle while blowing bubbles below a school of fish. This shrinking col... More

Two bull caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, 2012.

Two bull caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Gates of the Arctic National Par...

These two bull caribou were sentinels on alert, making certain the herd was safely out of range of the wolf that had been pursuing them. Did you know that caribou are the only members of the deer family in whic... More

Humpback whales bubble net feeding, Kenai Fjords National Park, 2012.

Humpback whales bubble net feeding, Kenai Fjords National Park, 2012.

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) employ a unique feeding technique called 'bubble net feeding'. The group will swim in a shrinking circle while blowing bubbles below a school of fish. This shrinking col... More

Hoary marmot, Kenai Fjords National Park, 2012.

Hoary marmot, Kenai Fjords National Park, 2012.

The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) inhabits the mountains of northwest North America, living near the tree line on slopes. These areas provide grasses to eat and rocky areas for cover. It is the largest N. Ame... More

Red fox kit (Vulpes vulpes), Craters of the Moon National Park & Preserve, 2013.

Red fox kit (Vulpes vulpes), Craters of the Moon National Park & Prese...

There are three main color morphs of the red fox, including red, silver/black and cross morphs; however, there are many atypical colorations that mostly occur in cold regions.

First American bison (Bison bison) calf of the 2013 year, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 2013.

First American bison (Bison bison) calf of the 2013 year, Tallgrass Pr...

American bison are found only in North America. Sometimes historically referred to as 'buffalo', it is actually only very distantly related to the true buffalo. Due to their size, bison have few modern era pred... More

Mule deer, Grand Teton National Park, 2013.

Mule deer, Grand Teton National Park, 2013.

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th... More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) with her twin fawns, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 2013.

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) with her twin fawns, Lake Roosevelt Na...

Female mule deer will often have twin fawns after they've had their first fawn (which is usually a single). Fawns are born in the spring and will stay with their mother during the summer until they are weaned i... More

Young caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, 2013.

Young caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Gates of the Arctic National Park a...

Big hooves for paddles and hollow hair for bouyancy make caribou good swimmers. Caribou also have large, concave hooves that help support them in the deep snows of winter and on the soft surface of tundra. Inte... More

Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis), Curecanti National Recreation Area, 2013.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis), Curecant...

Sometimes confused for chipmunks because of similar coloration, golden-mantled ground squirrels do actually share a few similar habits with the chipmunk. Like chipmunks, they carry food in their cheek pouches a... More

Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2014.

Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus), Golden Gate Natio...

Though arguments still exist, all recent authorities maintain that the black-tailed deer is a subspecies of the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). Black-tailed deer are considered a 'keystone species' in the nati... More

California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), Pinnacles National Park, 2014.

California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), Pinnacles Natio...

A mother ground squirrel will chew on a shed rattlesnake skin and lick all over herself and her pups to disguise their scents and deter potential predators. NOTE: Formerly placed in Spermophilus (as Spermophilu... More

Brown bear, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

Brown bear, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

Bear profile: #634 Popeye. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eu... More

Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus), Pinnacles National Park, 2014.

Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus), Pinnacles National Park, 2014...

After you notice the large ears characteristic of mule deer, just look for the obviously-black tail.

Urban wildlife include many varieties of ground squirrels, Chamizal National Monument, 2014.

Urban wildlife include many varieties of ground squirrels, Chamizal Na...

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Brown bear, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

Brown bear, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

Bear profile: #89 Backpack. Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern E... More

Bat (Chiroptera) roosting, Lava Beds National Monument, 2014.

Bat (Chiroptera) roosting, Lava Beds National Monument, 2014.

Flight has enabled bats to become one of the most widely-distributed group of mammals. Found in almost every type of habitat on Earth, you could find bats in any season, anywhere from seasides to mountains to d... More

American marten, Crater Lake National Park, 2014.

American marten, Crater Lake National Park, 2014.

This long, slender-bodied weasel can be called American marten or American pine marten or even simply, pine marten (Martes americana). This North American carnivorous mammal has large rounded ears, short limbs ... More

Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2014.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2014.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) enjoying a bite. Winter is on its way, so golden-mantled ground squirrels are busy eating, eating, eating. This tactic of eating as much as possible ... More

Big free-tailed bat (Nyctinomops macrotis), Zion National Park, 2014.

Big free-tailed bat (Nyctinomops macrotis), Zion National Park, 2014.

Little is known about this species, including mortality, longevity, breeding or even diet. We do know that females form small nursery colonies and young do not leave the nursery until almost full grown! Zion is... More

American pika (Ochotona princeps), Devil's Postpile National Monument, 2014.

American pika (Ochotona princeps), Devil's Postpile National Monument,...

This diurnal species of pika is found in the mountains of western North America, usually in a boulder field at or above the tree line.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2014.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2014.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) preparing to hibernate. Winter is on its way, so golden-mantled ground squirrels are busy eating, eating, eating. This tactic of eating as much as po... More

Rocky Mountain elk herd at sunrise, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, 2014.

Rocky Mountain elk herd at sunrise, Great Sand Dunes National Park and...

Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni), along with other large animals like pronghorn, sandhill cranes and golden eagles, are often seen by visitors in the fall to spring. Elk prefer open grasslands and... More

California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), Pinnacles National Park, 2014.

California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), Pinnacles Natio...

A mother ground squirrel will chew on a shed rattlesnake skin and lick all over herself and her pups to disguise their scents and deter potential predators. NOTE: Formerly placed in Spermophilus (as Spermophilu... More

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), Point Reyes National Seashore, 2014.

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris), Point Reyes National...

One of only two species of elephant seal, this 'true seal' gets its common name from its large size and the male's large proboscis (i.e., elongated appendage on its head). 'True seals' are earless seals and one... More

Bat (Chiroptera) roosting, Lava Beds National Monument, 2014.

Bat (Chiroptera) roosting, Lava Beds National Monument, 2014.

Flight has enabled bats to become one of the most widely-distributed group of mammals. Found in almost every type of habitat on Earth, you could find bats in any season, anywhere from seasides to mountains to d... More

Hoary marmot, Denali National Park and Preserve, 2014.

Hoary marmot, Denali National Park and Preserve, 2014.

As N. America's largest squirrel, the hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) can weigh over 20-lbs. This species inhabits the mountains of northwest North America, living near the tree line on slopes. These areas prov... More

Antelope jackrabbit (Lepus alleni), Saguaro National Park, 2014.

Antelope jackrabbit (Lepus alleni), Saguaro National Park, 2014.

Although rare, the antelope jackrabbit can be distinguished from the more common black-tailed jackrabbits (Lepus californicus) by their larger size, lack of black ear tips and a broad white patch on their flank... More

Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii), Denali National Park and Preserve, 2014.

Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii), Denali National Park an...

This ground squirrel is native to the Arctic. People in Alaska refer to them as "Parka" (said: "park'kee") squirrels. It's believed to refer to the fact that the pelt has been used for making fur edges on the h... More

Caribou, Denali National Park and Preserve, 2014.

Caribou, Denali National Park and Preserve, 2014.

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) have large, concave hooves that help support them in the deep snows of winter and on the soft surface of tundra. They are also the only member of the deer family in which both the ma... More

California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), Yosemite National Park, 2014.

California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), Yosemite Nation...

The common California ground squirrel lives in the same areas of Yosemite as the western gray squirrel but eats mostly grass seeds. By eating different foods the two squirrels reduce competition between them an... More

American pika, Crater Lake National Park, 2014.

American pika, Crater Lake National Park, 2014.

The American pika (Ochotona princeps) is a small, herbivorous relative of rabbits and hares. This little mammal is recognizable by its small, round, ovate body but also, and perhaps mostly, because of its moder... More

North American beaver (Castor canadensis), Acadia National Park, 2014.

North American beaver (Castor canadensis), Acadia National Park, 2014.

North American beavers are true ecosystem engineers that can substantially alter their environs by creating dams and ponds. However, pictured is a bank lodge which was built into an existing shoreline in the Si... More

Cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus), Hovenweep National Monument, 2014.

Cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus), Hovenweep National Monument, 2014.

Though cottontails are very sexually-active creatures and mated pairs have several offspring several times in nearly all seasons, it is more likely than not that none will survive to adulthood. Those that do ma... More

White-throated woodrat (Neotoma albigula), Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, 2015.

White-throated woodrat (Neotoma albigula), Lake Meredith National Recr...

This little rodent often builds its nests among prickly pear and cholla cactus for the protection and food/water it offers. These excellent climbers has many amazing abilities, including easily climbing up and ... More

Raccoon (Procyon lotor), Big Cypress National Preserve, 2014.

Raccoon (Procyon lotor), Big Cypress National Preserve, 2014.

The raccoon is a mammal native to North America and the largest of the procyonid family, which is the New World family of the order carnivora. Interestingly, the word chosen for this species in different langue... More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), Lava Beds National Monument, 2014.

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), Lava Beds National Monument, 2014.

These mule deer were spotted near Indian Well Cave. Indigenous to western North America, mule deer are easily recognized by their characteristically-large ears that similar in appearance to a mule. In areas whe... More

Brown bear, Grand Teton National Park, 2014.

Brown bear, Grand Teton National Park, 2014.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

Woodland jumping mouse (Napaeozapus insignis), Blue Ridge Parkway, 2013.

Woodland jumping mouse (Napaeozapus insignis), Blue Ridge Parkway, 201...

This little mouse has several interesting abilities. First, it has the surprising ability to jump up to 3 meters! Second, as seen in the picture this species also utilizes the freeze and camouflage technique fo... More

Red fox, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

Red fox, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes as well as and most abundant & widespread member of the order Carnivora. Its range has increased alongside human expansion and has even been introduc... More

Black-tailed prairie dog, Badlands National Park, 2014.

Black-tailed prairie dog, Badlands National Park, 2014.

The black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) was probably the most abundant prairie dog in central North America prior to habitat destruction by humans. Look for the black tip of its tail, from which its... More

Ring-tailed cat (Bassariscus astutus), Zion National Park, 2014.

Ring-tailed cat (Bassariscus astutus), Zion National Park, 2014.

Known by many nicknames, including miner's cat, bassarisk, cacomistle, ringtail cat and ring-tailed cat, this little mammal is actually a member of the racoon family and not a cat at all! Much like a raccoon, t... More

Brown bear and cub, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

Brown bear and cub, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2014.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), Amistad National Recreation Area, 2015.

North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), Amistad National Recrea...

This rodent may have as many as 30,000 quills on its body, including everywhere except on its stomach. Quills are hairs with barbed tips at the end, solid at the tip and base but hollow for most of the shaft. T... More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) fawn, Capulin Volcano National Monument, 2015.

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) fawn, Capulin Volcano National Monumen...

Fawn mule deer, like fawn of other deer species, are left in protected areas for about a week or so until it can begin to forage with its mother. At the age of about 3 months, the mother will begin to wean the ... More

Pronghorn basking in the sun, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.

Pronghorn basking in the sun, Wind Cave National Park, 2015.

This artiodactyl (even-toed) mammal is indigenous to North America. Commonly known simply as pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), it is the fastest land animal in North America, able to reach 60 miles per hour! D... More

Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 2015.

Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), Mount Rushmore National Memorial,...

Despite being called a goat, the mountain goat doesn't actually belong to the genus containing all other goats, Capra. Instead, it is the only species within its genus Oreamnos.

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawn, Blue Ridge Parkway, 2015.

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawn, Blue Ridge Parkway, 2...

In the Americas, the white-tailed deer is the most widely-distributed wild ungulate. Fawns are born around May or June and usually lose their spots during the first summer. For the first month, fawns mostly lie... More

Herd of elk running across the dunes, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, 2015.

Herd of elk running across the dunes, Great Sand Dunes National Park a...

Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni), along with other large animals like pronghorn, sandhill cranes and golden eagles, are often seen by visitors in the fall to spring. Elk prefer open grasslands and... More

Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Canaveral National Seashore, 2015.

Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Canaveral National Sea...

This bottlenose dolphin is part of a permanent resident group of 200-800 animals that never actually leave the lagoon. They eat over 45 species of fish but pinfish, pigfish and mullet are their preferred prey. ... More

American black bear subadult, Shenandoah National Park, 2015.

American black bear subadult, Shenandoah National Park, 2015.

Bears live in more than 130 of our nation's parks. NOTE: never approach a bear, especially in a tree. Do not stand below a tree containing a bear. Enjoy the park and trees but "Be Bear Aware". American black be... More

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), Pipe Spring National Monument, 2015.

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), Pipe Spring National Monument, 2015.

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Alaska moose, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, 2015.

Alaska moose, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, 2015.

The moose (Alces alces) is the largest extant species in the deer family. Moose differ from other members of its family by the palmate (i.e., leaf shaped) antlers of the males. Other Cervidae have dendritic (i.... More

Cougar (Puma concolor), Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 2015.

Cougar (Puma concolor), Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Are...

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Brown bear and cubs, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2015.

Brown bear and cubs, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2015.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

North American badger (Taxidea taxus), Yellowstone National Park, 2015.

North American badger (Taxidea taxus), Yellowstone National Park, 2015...

Badger habitat is typefied by open grasslands with available prey, like mice, squirrels and groundhogs. As a relative of ferrets (also in the family Mustelidae), their young are also called 'kits'. Usually noct... More

Brown bears subadults tussle in Chinitna Bay, Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, 2015.

Brown bears subadults tussle in Chinitna Bay, Lake Clark National Park...

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

Brown bears at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2015.

Brown bears at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park & Preserve, 2015.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) walk across the tundra, Noatak National Preserve, 2015.

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) walk across the tundra, Noatak National Pr...

Did you know that caribou are the only members of the deer family in which both male and females have antlers?

Mule deer crossing the Fremont River, Capitol Reef National Park, 2015.

Mule deer crossing the Fremont River, Capitol Reef National Park, 2015...

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th... More

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) get ready to cross the Noatak River, Noatak National Preserve, 2015.

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) get ready to cross the Noatak River, Noata...

This is a small group included in the western arctic caribou herd, that numbers over 300,000 total individuals. This group is readying to cross the Noatak River on their annual fall migration southward. Did you... More

North American beaver (Castor canadensis), Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 2015.

North American beaver (Castor canadensis), Delaware Water Gap National...

This semi-aquatic rodent is the largest rodent in North America. It is also the second largest rodent in the world - with the only other extant beaver species coming in at number one.

Group of male desert bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis nelsoni), Colorado National Monument, 2015.

Group of male desert bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis nelsoni), Colorado...

Scientists began DNA-testing extant bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in 1993 and found evidence for only three extant subspecies: (1) O. c. sierrae, Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep (formerly called California bighor... More

Brown bear (Ursus arctos), Noatak National Preserve, 2015.

Brown bear (Ursus arctos), Noatak National Preserve, 2015.

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White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Fire Island National Seashore, 2015.

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Fire Island National Seash...

In the Americas, the white-tailed deer is the most-widely distributed wild ungulate. Fawns are born around May or June and usually lose their spots during the first summer. For the few month, fawns mostly lie s... More

Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis nelsoni), Mojave National Preserve, 2015.

Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis nelsoni), Mojave National Preser...

Pictured: bighorn ewe and lamb. Bighorn are named for the large, curved horns borne by the rams (males). Ewes (females) also have horns but they are smaller. They are considered good indicators of land health b... More

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), Craters of the Moon National Park & Preserve, 2015.

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), Craters of the Moon National Park & Preserve,...

There are three main color morphs of the red fox, including red, silver/black and cross morphs; however, there are many atypical colorations that mostly occur in cold regions.

National parks: Deer_cameratrap_PB_PLendrum_NPS - public domain image

National parks: Deer_cameratrap_PB_PLendrum_NPS - public domain image

A deer is illumined by a camera trap at night in the Piceance Basin, spring 2016, Colorado.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Crater Lake National Park, 2015.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Crater Lake National Park, 2015.

Golden-mantled ground squirrels (Callospermophilus lateralis) are showing up in abundance as the snow is beginning to melt. This little guy is a resident of Wizard Island. The population there likely swam to th... More

Brown bear, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, 2015.

Brown bear, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, 2015.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis nelsoni), Colorado National Monument, 2015.

Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis nelsoni), Colorado National Monu...

Scientists began DNA-testing extant bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in 1993 and found evidence for only three extant subspecies: (1) O. c. sierrae, Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep (formerly called California bighor... More

Weasel with its prey, Mesa Verde National Park, 2015.

Weasel with its prey, Mesa Verde National Park, 2015.

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Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) on the ice, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, 2015.

Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) on the ice, Glacier Bay National Park an...

Harbor seals are the park's most numerous marine mammal. Their thick coat of blubber protects them from the chill of icy waters. These pinnipeds are often seen lounging on floating ice near the glaciers.

Red fox kits, Acadia National Park, 2015.

Red fox kits, Acadia National Park, 2015.

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes as well as the most abundant & widespread member of the order Carnivora. Its range has increased alongside human expansion and has even been introduc... More

Red fox, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, 2015.

Red fox, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, 2015.

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes as well as the most abundant & widespread member of the order Carnivora. Its range has increased alongside human expansion and has even been introduc... More

Brown bear and cubs, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, 2015.

Brown bear and cubs, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, 2015.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

Bobcat, Shenandoah National Park, 2015.

Bobcat, Shenandoah National Park, 2015.

Bobcats are solitary and not often seen during the day. The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a North American mammal that appeared around 1.8 million years ago. Twelve subspecies are currently recognized. This adaptable ... More

North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), Amistad National Recreation Area, 2015.

North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), Amistad National Recrea...

This rodent may have as many as 30,000 quills on its body, including everywhere except on its stomach. Quills are hairs with barbed tips at the end, solid at the tip and base but hollow for most of the shaft. T... More

Brown bear near Swan Lake, Yellowstone National Park, 2015.

Brown bear near Swan Lake, Yellowstone National Park, 2015.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

Brown bear, Glacier National Park, 2015.

Brown bear, Glacier National Park, 2015.

Brown bears (Ursus arctos) are the largest terrestrial member of the order carnivoran, which includes 280 species of placental mammals. It is widely-distributed throughout northern Eurasia and North America, th... More

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