Mammals of the Pajarito Plateau

Coyote, Canis latrans

If you live in Los Alamos and haven't seen one of these, you really should get out more!

Black Bear, Ursus americanus amblyceps

A common nocturnal visitor.

Bobcat, Lynx rufus baileyi

Photographed in a yard in White Rock.

Elk, Cervus elaphus nelsoni

Mule Deer, Odocoileus hemionus

This is the common deer of the area. This one has antlers in springtime velvet.

Common Racoon, Procyon lotor

Ringtail, Bassariscus astutus

A rarely-seen nighttime visitor. This one was photographed while raiding a hummingbird feeder on North Mesa.

Rock Squirrel, Spermophilus variegatus

Abert's Squirrel, Sciurus aberti

Colorado Chipmunk, Neotamias quadrivittatus

Ermine Weasel, Mustela erminea muricus

This little cutie was photographed under the bird feeder at PEEC. Ermines are white in winter, brown in summer.