Discover Montana's Ecosystems

Montana's ecosystems! Everyone has a special natural place. To some of us it is our backyard and to others it's a favorite hunting, snowmobiling, camping, or fishing site. Join us on a natural adventure through Montana's amazing ecosystems. [Go Explore!]

Species

Fingerprinting Griz

Ever since visitors first began touring Glacier National Park, they've asked, "How many bears live here?" It took almost a century to find the answer. But thanks to genetic fingerprinting , biologists now have a good idea how many grizzlies roam Glacier Park. [Learn more]

Hognose Snake

There are three species of hognose snake, the eastern, southern and western. All of them act by using specialized behaviors in order to protect themselves from predators. They have other things in common as well as some differences between them. Find out about their unique protective behavior. [Learn more]

Posters

Montana's Uncommon Critters Posters

Poster art by Peter Grosshauser

Burrowing Owl

Burrowing Owl poster (137 KB)
[Field Guide—Burrowing Owl]

Coeur d'Alene Salamander

Salamander poster (142 KB)
[Field Guide—Salamander]

Paddlefish

Paddlefish poster (123 KB)
[Field Guide—Paddlefish]

Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat Trout poster (151 KB)
[Field Guide—Westslope Cutthroat Trout]

 

Fish & Wildlife Posters

Bears of the Rockies

You can print your own poster or pick up a free copy at a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Office. (5 MB)
[Field Guide—Bears]

Songbirds of Montana

Songbirds of Montana poster (844 KB)
[Field Guide—Birds]

 

Frogs & Toads

Frogs & Toads poster (999 KB)
[Field Guide—Amphibians]

 

Fish of Fort Peck

Fish of Fort Peck poster (877 KB)
[Field Guide—Fish]

 

Fish of Lewis & Clark

Fish of Lewis & Clark poster (293 KB)
[Field Guide—Fish]

Snakes of Montana

Snakes of Montana poster front (3.58 MB)
Snakes of Montana poster back (3.05 MB)
[Field Guide—Reptiles]