Yosemite Wildlife/Mammals

A few examples of some of Yosemite's abundant wildlife. Thought not known for the big animals like Yellowstone, a diverse array of beautiful creatures inhabit Yosemite and play important roles in its complex ecosystems.

Mule Deer Doe, Yosemite Valley. ©2011, James McGrew. While painting early one morning in Yosemite Valley, I heard some footsteps behind me and looked back to find this deer and her fawn feeding beneath the shadows of the incense cedars less than 20 feet away. She stepped into the light just long enough for a photograph.

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Mule Deer Doe, Yosemite Valley. ©2011, James McGrew. While painting early one morning in Yosemite Valley, I heard some footsteps behind me and looked back to find this deer and her fawn feeding beneath the shadows of the incense cedars less than 20 feet away. She stepped into the light just long enough for a photograph.