Learn About the Local Wildlife of Yosemite

From tiny frogs to enormous black bears, there are hundreds of wildlife species within the local Sierra Nevada region. Click on the animals below to learn about a few of them, including where they live, what they look like, what they eat, and more!

Raven

Mountain Lion

Mule Deer

Pacific Chorus Frog

Coyote

Striped Racer

Gray Fox

Spotted Owl

Black Bear

Alligator Lizard

Experience local wildlife

If you’d like to know of some great nearby places to observe wildlife, check out this page! Remember that although wildlife may not appear to be in an area at first, by staying quiet and being patient, you may experience some pretty neat encounters!