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Notable Wildlife Species
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep: The official state animal, these sheep are known for their impressive curled horns and social behavior. They inhabit the rugged terrains of the Rocky Mountains and were designated as the state animal in 1961.
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American Bison: Once nearly extinct due to overhunting, bison are now preserved in several wildlife refuges across Colorado, including the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
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Endangered Species: Colorado is home to several endangered species, including the black-footed ferret, which relies on prairie dogs for habitat and food, and the humpback chub, a fish native to the Colorado River.
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Other Mammals: The state also hosts a variety of mammals such as mountain lions, moose, black bears, and coyotes. These animals are often found in the mountainous regions and forests.
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Birds: The lark bunting is the state bird, known for its migratory patterns and presence in both plains and mountainous areas. Colorado's diverse habitats support numerous bird species, making it a great location for birdwatching.
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1. What species was designated Colorado’s official state animal in 1961, known for its impressive curled horns?
2. Which animal, famous for living on rugged Rocky Mountain slopes, is noted for its social behavior and large horn curls?
3. Which near-extinct species, once driven almost to extinction by overhunting, is now preserved in Colorado wildlife refuges such as the Rocky Mountain Arsenal?
4. Name the Colorado refuge mentioned that helps preserve American bison populations.
5. Which endangered mammal in Colorado depends on prairie dogs for habitat and food?
6. Which large solitary cat, also called a cougar or puma, is found in Colorado’s mountainous regions?
7. Which large antlered ungulate with long legs is found in Colorado’s mountains and forests?
8. What is Colorado’s state bird, known for its migratory patterns and presence on plains and in mountainous areas?

Answer key
1–2. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep
3. American bison
4. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
5. Black-footed ferret
6. Mountain lion (cougar, puma)
7. Moose
8. Lark bunting