Mammals of Denali National Park
The mammals most often spotted in Denali, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,239
recent observations
22
species listed
22
mammals
Naturalists have logged 1,239 research-grade observations across the 22 most-recorded species in Denali. The most frequently seen is the Caribou, with 255 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Denali include Grizzly Bear, Gray Wolf, Canada Lynx and Wolverine - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Denali
Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
255 observations
Brown Bear
Ursus arctos
233 observations
Moose
Alces alces
213 observations
Arctic Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus parryii
147 observations
Thinhorn Sheep
Ovis dalli
122 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
44 observations
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
37 observations
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
33 observations
Hoary Marmot
Marmota caligata
28 observations
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
27 observations
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
27 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
23 observations
Collared Pika
Ochotona collaris
15 observations
Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
8 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
7 observations
Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
4 observations
Eurasian Stoat
Mustela erminea
4 observations
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
4 observations
Northern Red-backed Vole
Clethrionomys rutilus
3 observations · iNaturalist
Wolverine
Gulo gulo
2 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
2 observations
American Mink
Neogale vison
1 observation
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