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How intimately do you know southwest Montana’s fauna?

Most of us can recognize the faces of our region’s iconic animals—the long nose of a black bear, the big ears of a mule deer, the sharp canines of a wolf—but how accurately can you identify ’em from the other side? Below is a selection of animal asses from species common across southwest Montana. Click on the image and see how many you can positively identify before you check out the answers below. 

Answer Key:
1. Elk, 2. Whitetail Deer, 3. Lynx, 4. Bison, 5. Wolverine, 6. Marmot, 7. Mountain Goat, 8. Pronghorn, 9. Moose, 10. Snowshoe Hare, 11. Grizzly, 12. Coyote, 13. Otter, 14. Mountain Lion, 15. Prairie Dog, 16. Fox, 17. Bighorn Sheep, 18. Mule Deer