Wildlife viewing canyon

While most people dont come to the grand cayon for the wild life viewing, its more than likely you will see at least some animals if you are driving through the park. One of usual suspects that can often be spotted along the Rim Trail is elk. Although you are less likely to see them, mountain lions live in the park forests, and signs along the desert view drive advise drivers to watch for them one the road. Also found in the park are bighorn sheep, hog-nosed skunk, mule deer, Arizona's state mammal, the ringtail, and many other smaller critters, inclauding the Kaibab squirrel.