Mammals of Gates of the Arctic National Park
The mammals most often spotted in Gates of the Arctic, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
62
recent observations
16
species listed
16
mammals
Naturalists have logged 62 research-grade observations across the 16 most-recorded species in Gates of the Arctic. The most frequently seen is the Caribou, with 12 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Gates of the Arctic include Grizzly Bear and Gray Wolf - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Gates of the Arctic
Caribou
Rangifer tarandus
12 observations
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
9 observations
Arctic Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus parryii
7 observations
Muskox
Ovibos moschatus
6 observations
Brown Bear
Ursus arctos
5 observations
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
5 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
4 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
2 observations
Thinhorn Sheep
Ovis dalli
2 observations
Singing Vole
Microtus miurus
2 observations
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
2 observations
Moose
Alces alces
2 observations
Northern Collared Lemming
Dicrostonyx groenlandicus
1 observation
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
1 observation
Tundra Vole
Alexandromys oeconomus
1 observation
Northern Red-backed Vole
Clethrionomys rutilus
1 observation · iNaturalist
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