Mammals: Videos, Fact Sheets, Brochures
VIDEOS
Find 100's of videos on Colorado Parks and Wildlife YouTube page. Selected Mammals Research videos highlighted below.
Catching Pine (8:41, March 2, 2023): First of its kind catch and release project to study pine marten in Colorado. Watch as Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists tag elusive wild pine martens. Biologists use capture-recapture of tagged martens to better understand patterns in population density in our state.
Colorado Mountain Lions (33:16, Feb 21, 2021): A four part educational series on mountain lions in Colorado. Part 1 (0:16 mark) - Mountain lion biology & historical perspective Part 2 (8:15 mark) - Mountain lion habitat & human expansion Part 3 (14:14 mark) - Hunting Part 4 (18:43 mark) - What to do if you encounter a mountain lion Narrated by Mark Johnson
Emblems of the West (13:48, March 19, 2021): CPW researchers set out to evaluate how human recreation may be influencing Colorado's elk populations and created this film to help tell that story.
Lynx: Shadows of the Forest (15:54, April 28, 2021): A film from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's mammals research section showcases the Canada lynx in Colorado’s high-elevation wilderness. The film was produced by Sean Ender of Peak to Creek films.
Shiras Moose Management in Colorado (3:46, Oct 30, 2019): This video provides a glimpse into the life of a research project focused on moose. CPW researchers explore the questions researchers ask, the methods they use to address those questions and how the answers will benefit the people and wildlife of Colorado
Snowshoe Hare (2:08, Dec 2, 2020)
Snowshoe Hare Releases (:20, Dec 2, 2020)
Snowshoe Hare Trapping, Collaring and Release (:51, Dec 2, 2020)
Wild Science: Mule Deer in the Piceance Basin (7:18, June 25, 2015): Produced by High Country News, featuring CPW mule deer researcher, Chuck Anderson.
FACT SHEETS
Information (usually 1-2 pgs. ) about species and living with wildlife. Also referred to as flyers, handouts, or rack cards.
The collection includes many archival items (no longer used or published). Note the dates of publication.
Titles:
- Attracting Birds, Not Bears_Help Keep Bears Wild (fact sheet 2012)
- Backcountry Camping in Black Bear Country (fact sheet 2009)
- Be Bear Aware In Colorado Bear Country (fact sheet coloring book 2006)
- Bear Human Conflict Research (fact sheet 5.2014)
- Bearproofing Your Home_Help Keep Bears Wild (fact sheet 2012)
- Bearproofing Your Trash_Help Keep Bears Wild (fact sheet 2012)
- Chronic Wasting Disease in Colorado (fact sheet 11.2018)
- Coyote Conflicts in Your Neighborhood (fact sheet 2009)
- Coyote-Home-Audit-Checklist
- Coyotes are Active in this Area (fact sheet n.d.)
- Colorado's Declining Mule Deer Population and CPW's Proposed Predator Management Strategy (fact sheet n.d.)
- Coyote Exclusions Deterrents and Repellents (fact sheet n.d.)
- Coyote Home Audit Checklist (fact sheet 12.2011)
- Coyote o lobo gris_ Cómo detectar las diferencias (fact sheet 4.2024)
- Coyote or Gray Wolf_ How to Spot the Differences (fact sheet 3.2024)
- Deterrents Can Teach Bears to Stay Away (fact sheet 2012)
- Elk & Moose Comparison (fact sheet 2007)
- Home Audit Checklist_A Bear's Life Depends On It (fact sheet )
- How to Report a Wolf Sighting in Colorado (fact sheet 2023)
- Keeping Your Pets Safe Where Wolves are Present (fact sheet 3.2024)
- Keeping Your Pets Safe Where Wolves are Present (fact sheet 8.2021)
- Lynx Reintroduction (fact sheet 6.2014)
- Mantenga a sus mascotas seguras cuando haya lobos presentes (fact sheet 4.2024)
- Moose Reintroduction (fact sheet 11.2013)
- Most Commonly Asked Questions About Urban Coyotes (fact sheet n.d.)
- Mule Deer in Northwest Colorado (fact sheet 2.2014)
- Unwelcome Mats_Help Keep Bears Wild (fact sheet)
- Wildlife Reporting and Your Privacy (fact sheet 5.2024)
- Your Pet and Coyotes (fact sheet 2009)
BROCHURES
Informational brochures for public.
The collection includes many archival items (no longer used or published) and multiple revisions of some items. Note the dates of publication.
Titles:
- Bears and Bird Feeders_What You Need to Know (brochure 2023)
- Camping & Hiking in Bear Country (brochure 2012)
- Camping & Hiking in Bear Country (brochure 2016)
- Don't Feed the Wildlife (brochure 2011)
- Living With Bears (brochure 2009)
- Living With Bears_ How to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts (brochure 2014)
- Living With Bears_ How to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts (brochure 2023)
- Living With Coyotes_How to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts (brochure 2014)
- Living With Mountain Lions_How to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts (brochure 2025)
- Living With Wildlife in Bear Country (brochure 1992)
- Living With Wildlife in Bear Country (brochure 1997)
- Living With Wildlife in Coyote Country (brochure 1994)
- Living With Mountain Lions_How to Avoid Wildlife Conflicts (brochure 2025)
- Living With Wildlife in Bear Country (brochure 1992)
- Living With Wildlife in Bear Country (brochure 1997)
- Living With Wildlife in Coyote Country (brochure 1994)
- Living With Wildlife in Coyote Country (brochure 1998)
- Living With Wildlife in Lion Country (brochure 1991)
- Living With Wildlife in Lion Country (brochure 1998)
- Living With Wildlife in Moose Country (brochure 1999)
- Living With Wildlife in Moose Country (brochure 2011)
- Living With Wildlife in Red Fox Country (brochure 2007)
- The Bear Facts (brochure 1985)
- Watching Deer & Elk (brochure 2014)
- Watching Deer & Elk (brochure 2017)
- Your Guide to Avoiding Human-Coyote Conflicts (brochure 2009)