Adept Swimmer (9152359539)
Muskrats are large rodents that always live near water. They are excellent swimmers, as demonstrated by this one outside of the visitor center. USFWS / BJ Baker, National Elk Refuge volunteer
An Overhead Hazard (8510289559)
The prickliest of rodents, porcupines are good climbers and spend much of their time in trees. This porcupine spent the better part of a day in a tree near the McBride Management Area of the National Elk Refuge... More
Out Exploring (9620278583)
A young black bear finds its way out of an exclosure after wandering into the fenced-off area in the McBride management unit on the National Elk Refuge. USFWS / Jim Crabb, National Elk Refuge volunteer
High Protein Lunch (13541216644)
An otter feeds on a fish it captured on Flat Creek. Credit: Mike Nordell, National Elk Refuge winter naturalist
Sleigh ride (6565984015)
National Elk Refuge, WY Photo: Lori Iverson, USFWS
Sleigh ride in elk country (6347921084)
The driver of a horse-drawn sleigh directs passengers' attention to an elk herd at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming. (Lori Iverson/FWS)
Ermine (25881946640)
The name ermine is often used for the long-tailed weasel in its pure white winter coat. Despite their small size and cute appearance, they are very aggressive carnivores. Credit: USFWS / Ann Hough, National El... More
Ever Watchful (16250745767)
A collared wolf watches near a group of wintering elk. Credit: USFWS / Tony and Ann Hough, National Elk Refuge volunteers
Officer Deb Goeb at National Elk Refuge (5755357561)
National Wildlife Refuge System Law Enforcement Officer Deb Goeb patrols on horseback during an annual detail at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming. Goeb, based at Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in Mon... More
Ray Portwood (7160304615)
National Wildlife Refuge System law enforcement officer Ray Portwood patrols National Elk Refuge in Wyoming on his horse Griz. Portwood is a zone law enforcement officer in the South Columbia Basin, covering pa... More
Trail camera on the National Elk Refuge (51976107030)
A curious wolf stops to look at our camera before quickly moving on. Photo: Kari Cieszkiewicz/USFWS