Wildlife of the Yukon Territory

The Yukon's vast boreal forests, tundra, and mountains support iconic northern fauna:

Mammals (50+ species)

• Large Herbivores: Moose, Caribou (barren-ground & woodland), Wood Bison, Elk, Dall Sheep, Mountain Goats.
• Carnivores: Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Wolf, Coyote, Red Fox, Arctic Fox, Wolverine, Lynx, Cougar (rare).
• Small Mammals: Marten, Fisher, Mink, Weasels, Ermine, Squirrels (red, flying), Chipmunks, Marmots, Beavers, Muskrats, Porcupines, Snowshoe Hare, Collared Pika.

Birds (200+ species)

• Raptors: Bald/Golden Eagles, Gyrfalcon, Peregrine, Rough-legged Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Great Horned Owl, Snowy Owl.
• Waterfowl: Trumpeter/Tundra Swans, Canada/Snow/White-fronted Geese, numerous ducks (Mallard, Pintail, Scaup, Goldeneye, Harlequin, Mergansers).
• Upland Game: Ptarmigan (Willow, Rock, White-tailed), Spruce/Ruffed/Sharp-tailed Grouse.
• Seabirds/Shorebirds: Loons, Terns, Gulls, Murres, Guillemots, Puffins (coastal).

Fish

Arctic Grayling, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, 5 Pacific Salmon species (Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink, Chum), Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Burbot, Whitefish.

Amphibians/Reptiles

Wood Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog, Western Toad, Spotted Frog, Common/Red-sided Garter Snakes, Western Skink, Northern Alligator Lizard.

The Yukon's intact ecosystems make it a global stronghold for many species.