In Montana, everyone has a few wild neighbors. We're not talking about the typical wild neighbors who throw all-night parties; we're referring to antelope, elk, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, eagles, trumpeter swans, bears, wolves, and more. In fact, Montana has a greater variety of wildlife than any other state in the lower 48. Think of us as a giant, natural animal preserve.

What to Watch
Mountain lions and bison and bears. Oh, my. For animals great and small, there's no place like home in Montana. Follow any of the links to find out about our friends with hooves, paws, and wings.
   Hooves
      Mountain Goat | Bighorn Sheep
      Moose | Elk | Mule Deer | Bison
      White-tailed Deer | Antelope
   Paws
      Chipmunk | Porcupine | Lynx
      Prairie Dog | Raccoon | Skunk
      Coyote | Mountain Lion
      Red Fox | Grizzly Bear
      Black Bear | Gray Wolf
   Wings
      Magpie | Loon | Hummingbird
      Harlequin Duck | King Fisher
      Pelican | Great Blue Heron
      Trumpeter Swan | Curlew
      Meadowlark | Western Tanager
      Chickadee | Killdeer | Osprey
      Mountain Bluebird | Swallow
      Bald Eagle | Golden Eagle
      Red-winged Blackbird
      Red-tailed Hawk | Ptarmigan
      Ring-necked Pheasant
      Sharp-tailed Grouse
      Canada Goose

How to Watch
Tips on finding animals, equipment, photography, etc.

Rules to Watch
Will help you keep yourself--and the animals--safe

Where to Watch
Shows you maps and ecosystems for major wildlife.