Wildlife

Mammals

Togiak National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 30 species of mammals. With a wide variety of habitats, Togiak Refuge supports brown bear, moose, caribou, wolves, and many smaller terrestrial mammals. The Nushagak Peninsula, in the southeastern portion of Togiak Refuge, was the site of a 1988 caribou reintroduction, and the caribou population continues to increase. In addition, 17 species of marine mammals are found along the coastline. Togiak Refuge has haulout sites that provide walrus, seals, and sea lions a place to rest after feeding forays in the Bering Sea. Marine and terrestrial mammals are important food resources for local village residents, and are important in the local tourism economy as well.

To learn more about the mammals that are found on Togiak Refuge, and to view pictures, click here.

To learn about research projects Togiak Refuge biologists are conducting with mammals, click here.