Some are shy. Some are bold. All the 75 types of mammals found in Big Bend National Park have fascinating stories. On this page, we'll share those stories with you.
Big Bend National Park is home to 22 species of bats. Learn more about Angelo State University's Dr. Loren Ammerman and her research into bat genetics, roosting ecology, and diet .
By the time Big Bend National Park was established in 1944, there were virtually no resident bear in the Big Bend area. Read about the exciting return of Mexican black bears to Big Bend and their estimated numbers in the park today.