Nature & Wildlife
Montana is widely known for its rich and diverse wildlife resources. We Montanans are in good company with - and outnumbered by - our wildlife neighbors. Montana is home to breeding populations of 254 bird species, 114 mammals, 89 species of fish, 17 reptiles, 13 amphibians, 124 mollusk species and 22 crustaceans. An additional 174 bird species that breed further north visit our state during their spring and fall migration journeys. Becoming acquainted with the full array of wildlife species requires patience and the aid of binoculars, and promises a lifetime of entertainment and fascinating discoveries.
A not-for-profit wildlife park & educational facility offering a live glimpse at animals year-round.
Enjoy ultimate comfort as you view Yellowstone's best known wildlife. Daily Park tours all summer.
Like no other on Earth! World famous wood carvings by Jonathan the Bearman. Own a piece of wildlife.
Access thousands of hiking, biking and fishing trails - unlimited topos/maps and free trial!
Several rare species are making a comeback in Montana, including the black-footed ferret and gray wolf. Additional species
currently listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act include the bull trout, pallid sturgeon,
white sturgeon, Canada lynx, grizzly bear, bald eagle, interior least tern, piping plover, and whooping crane. Wildlife
species not considered threatened or endangered, but subject to special protections and management actions include the arctic
grayling, swift fox, peregrine falcon, and black-tailed and white-tailed prairie dogs.
The key to Montana's wildlife wealth is habitat. The food, water, shelter and security required for wildlife to thrive are
products of Montana's productive soils, clean water, healthy plant communities and open spaces.
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