21 Animals That Call Yosemite Home

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Lets take a closer look at the animals that call Yosemite home. From Bears to birds, each plays an important role in this national park.

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Yosemite’s most famous large mammal is known for its intelligence and adaptability.

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Easily recognized by their large ears and graceful movements, mule deer are a common sight in meadows and forests.

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Also known as cougars or pumas, these elusive predators are top of the food chain in Yosemite.

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Smaller than mountain lions, these solitary felines are often spotted at dawn or dusk.

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These adaptable canines are often seen alone or in small groups throughout the park.

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The Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, a subspecies, is specially adapted to the high mountain terrain.

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A member of the weasel family, martens are adept tree climbers and live in the park’s forested areas.

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21 Animals That Call Yosemite Home

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Lets take a closer look at the animals that call Yosemite home. From Bears to birds, each plays an important role in this national park.

Yosemite’s most famous large mammal is known for its intelligence and adaptability.

Black Bear

Easily recognized by their large ears and graceful movements, mule deer are a common sight in meadows and forests.

Mule Deer

Also known as cougars or pumas, these elusive predators are top of the food chain in Yosemite.

Mountain Lion

Smaller than mountain lions, these solitary felines are often spotted at dawn or dusk.

Bobcat

These adaptable canines are often seen alone or in small groups throughout the park.

Coyote

The Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, a subspecies, is specially adapted to the high mountain terrain.

Bighorn Sheep

A member of the weasel family, martens are adept tree climbers and live in the park’s forested areas.

American Martin

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