Eight bighorn sheep grazing near a small mountain lake with rolling hills in the distance.

Wildlife

Wildlife, habitats & ecosystems in Colorado

From pollinators to predators, wildlife play important roles within healthy ecosystems, landscapes, and communities across Colorado and the region.

CSU Extension provides trusted resources, research publications, and expertise on related topics such as habitat conservation, native plant selection, wildlife conflict reduction, rangeland and pasture management, and land stewardship.

An Eastern Bluebird, mid-flight with wings spread, showing vibrant blue wings and a reddish/orange chest against a blurred background
A pack of gray wolves walking and playing in a snowy forest clearing surrounded by tree trunks.

Living with carnivores

Colorado is home to a variety of carnivores, including bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and wolves. CSU Extension provides resources on human–carnivore interactions, covering topics such as carnivore ecology, livestock and wildlife management, economic impacts, and the social dynamics of living with predators.