Bison. Perhaps no other animal symbolizes the West as dramatically as the American bison. In prehistoric times millions of these animals roamed the North American Continent from the Great Slave Lake in the north, south into Mexico and from coast to coast. The color and character of the bison's fur varies with the season. A mature bull in winter has a dark brown to black coat. The length of the hair measures up to sixteen inches on the forehead, then inches on the forelegs, and only eight inches on the hindquarters.

Pronghorns. Pronghorn antelope are only found in North America. They are often referred to as "antelope," however, they are not closely related to any African antelope species. Pronghorn are not large animals when compared to deer or elk. Mature males, called bucks, stand 36-40 inches at the shoulder and weigh 85-130 pounds. Females, or does, weigh 75-105 pounds. Pronghorn have chunky bodies with long, slim legs.

Badgers characterized by short, strong legs; elongated feet that are more or less plantigrade (heels touch the ground); and straight, strong toes adapted to burrowing. Badgers are heavily furred, distinctly marked, and very strong. Its fur is gray tipped with brown; the head is brown with a single white stripe extending from the nose and running along the spine. It feeds principally on animals such as gophers. They live in dens and are mostly nocturnal.

Coyote is a common name for a carnivore closely related to the wolf. The coyote has erect, pointed ears; a long snout; and green eyes. Its body is 0.75 to 1 m (2.5 to 3.3 ft) long, not including the tail. The thick coat and prominent bushy tail have black-tipped guard hairs; the inner fur varies from reddish-blond to light gray. Coyotes are most active at night, when they give sharp barks and prolonged howls. Usually they hunt singly or in relays with others rather than in packs.