The various species can be found in every part of the state many live in caves or abandoned mines, while others roost in trees. Photo by Jennifer Kleffner, CPW.Ĭurrently there are eighteen known species of bats in Colorado. Bats Mexican freetail bats in Southwest Colorado. Armadillos are omnivores who snack on fruits, eggs, insects, and carrion. Their habitat includes woodlands and riparian areas, where they dig burrows. “Armadillos are not only interesting, but their increasing range may also be a telltale sign of a warming climate.” If you spot an armadillo, report the sighting to CPW. They’re not natives, but there have been a couple of recent sightings in the eastern part of the state. Not all mammals have fur! The leathery, bony, well-armored armadillo is in fact a mammal, and you might be surprised to learn that they have been spotted in Colorado. Now we conclude with a look at some of the other interesting, and perhaps surprising, species of small mammals found in Colorado.
#Armadillo marsupial series#
Here’s the final post in a series taking a look at some of the different varieties of small mammals that can be found in Colorado, and resources from our library and the State of Colorado that you can use to learn more.Įarlier in our series we looked at rodents, lagomorphs (rabbits, hares, and pikas), and mustelids (weasels, otters, and relatives). Some species are quite common others are threatened or endangered. Even more species of small mammals can be found in mountainous areas, on the grasslands, or near rivers and streams. If you live in urban areas, small mammals are some of the most common wildlife you will encounter. Colorado has an amazing array of wildlife – birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and mammals large and small.
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