What big cats are in Wyoming?


What big cats are in Wyoming? One of three wild felids native to Wyoming (the others being bobcats and mountain lions), Canada lynx are specially adapted to live in areas of heavy snowfall and are specifically adapted to hunt a few species of prey, the first being the snowshoe hare.


Where are the most mountain lions in Wyoming?

The best habitat in Wyoming is associated with the various mountain ranges scattered across the state. However, the mountain lion also occurs at lower densities in places like the Red Desert and native grasslands north and east of Casper.


Are there moose in Wyoming?

Moose are found in many of the mountain ranges and river bottom areas throughout Wyoming, but the greatest numbers are found in the Bridger- Teton National Forest region south of Jackson. Moose are also found in the Bighorn National Forest in north central Wyoming and the Medicine Bow Forest in southeast Wyoming.


What animal is Wyoming known for?

The bison, adopted Wyoming's State Mammal on February 23, 1985, is the largest terrestrial animal in North America, where it is commonly called buffalo.