Devils Postpile National Monument - Animals

In Devils Postpile National Monument forests, meadows and the middle fork of the San Joaquin River , create a variety of habitats for animals. There are 135 vertebrates known for the monument, and the complete list can be found by visiting the Highlights link on this page. When visiting Devils Postpile, you may hear some of the wildlife before you see them, from the high warning squeal of the belding ground squirrel to the begging caw of the Stellar"s jay. In the fading light of day a mule deer or black bear may be found lingering at a meadow or along the river’s edge.