Wildlife Overview Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

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WILDLIFE OVERVIEW

Buck On The Refuge
Photo Credit: Aaron RInker, USFWS

The wildlife species native to Rocky Mountain Arsenal are species adapted to live on the high plains---the northern shortgrass prairie. Prior to settlement, the bison and the black-tailed prairie dog were "keystone" species of this ecosystem. The grazing and burrowing activity of those species created habitat for many other species associated with the shortgrass prairie. (continued)

Last Updated: 9/24/08

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