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Wildlife of the Last Hundred Years 7
Wildlife Management 13
Life Zones and Animal Distribution 18
The Mammals of Rocky Mountain National Park 20
The Hoofed Animals
Elk 20
Mule Deer 21
Mountain Sheep 22
The Flesh-eaters (Carnivores)
Black Bear 25
Mountain Lion 26
Bobcat 26
Coyote 31
Red Fox 31
Cross Fox 32
Badger 32
Striped Skunk 32
Spotted Skunk 32
Marten 32
Mink 35
Long-tailed Weasel 35
Short-tailed Weasel 35
The Plant-eaters (Rodents)
Beaver 36
Muskrat 36
Porcupine 39
Marmot 39
Abert Squirrel 40
Chickaree 40
Richardson Ground Squirrel 40
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel 43
Least Chipmunk 43
Western Chipmunk 44
Northern Pocket Gopher 44
Bushy-tailed Pack Rat 44
Deer Mouse 47
Cliff Mouse 47
Jumping Mouse 47
The Voles 47
The Hares, Rabbits, and Pikas
Pika 48
Cottontail Rabbit 51
White-tailed Jack Rabbit 51
Snowshoe Hare 51
The Shrews (Insectivores) 52
The Flying Mammals (Bats) 55