Rocky Mountain Widlife
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Pika
Ochotona princeps
You can find me high up in the mountains living in nests on talus slides. I am round and plump, I have stubby legs, and I am very fluffy.
Yellow-bellied Maromot
Marmota flaviventris
You can find me in alpine mountain meadows, subathing on rocks and munching on alpine flowers.
Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
I like living in burrows under rocks. I also love exploring and finding goodies to stuff in my cheeks along the way.
Colorado Chipmunk
Tamias quadrivittatus
I like scurrying around. Catch me if you can!
Pine Squirrel
Tamiasciurus
I like to scream at campers trying to pee in the woods!
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
I like to build dams and great homes along streams for my friends and family.
Pine Marten
Martes martes
I'm a mini scanvenger, scurrying around looking for yummies!
Long Tailed Weasel
Mustela frenata
I like to eat innocent little mice for my supper. Mawahaha!
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
I like to chill in trees and knaw on bark.
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
I'm mischievous and sly. I love hunting for mice and voles. Its just a game of catch for me!
Mountian Lion
Puma concolor
Go ahead. Mess with me! I dare you! If you annoy me, I am much faster than you are! Rawrrr!
Coyote
Canis latrans
I get no repect, especially from farmers, because I like to eat whatever they have wandering around out in their barn yard.
Black Bear
Ursus americanus
I like to lumber around and munch on berries, but I will eat about anything. But beware, dont mess with my kids!
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