Animals in the Area

The Raton Pass area has a variety of animals that are likely near and crossing I-25. Factors that drive wildlife to cross I-25 include looking for sources of food, water and sanctuary as well as mating and/or rearing purposes. The following animals are known to be in the area:

An elk crossing through an underpass.
An elk crossing through and underpass. Image courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

A group of mule deer walking through an underpassA group of mule deer walking through an underpass. Image courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

White-tailed deer using the I-25 Gap wildlife underpass
White-tailed deer using the I-25 Gap wildlife underpass.
A bear and two cubs passing through a wildlife underpass
A bear and two cubs passing through a wildlife underpass.

A mountain lion captured on a wildlife camera.
A mountain lion captured on a wildlife camera.

A bobcat captured on a wildlife camera.A bobcat captured on a wildlife camera.