Learn the common types of RODENTS in Colorado and how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen?

Species in this list are grouped by order and then by family within each order. The common name for each species is followed by its binomial name. The following codes are used to designate …

Mar 31, 2012 · The Rocky Mountain National Park species list for mammals includes 23 species of rodents, in six families. The Castoridae (beavers) , Geomyidae (pocket gophers), Dipodidae …

Mar 28, 2025 · Moose are among the largest mammals in Colorado, often found in wetlands and forested areas. ... Observing their playful interactions is a joy for hikers exploring high-altitude …

In high-elevation boulder fields, you may spot pika. These furry little rodents have round ears and no tails and, despite their appearances, are much more closely related to rabbits than mice or …

His ongoing work includes how mice have adapted to the extreme cold and low oxygen conditions of high-altitude, and how fish have made the evolutionary transition from saltwater to …

Aug 8, 2023 · These 18.5 to 27.5-inch-long rodents have brown fur with yellow bellies and subsist on nuts, seeds, grains, and grasses found on Mount Elbert’s slopes. They’re social animals …

Dec 16, 2019 · These reddish-brown and white rodents live in Colorado’s lower elevations, and are well adapted to our state’s climate because they can survive without drinking water. …

52 types of MAMMALS found in Colorado! #1. American Black Bear. Identifying Characteristics: Adults range from 5 to 6 feet tall and weigh 200 to 600 pounds. Coloration ranges from mostly …

Nov 22, 2019 · Colorado is home for many rodent species, including mice, rats, squirrels, porcupines, beavers and voles. The deer mouse (Peromyscus) is a common rodent not only in …