Grizzly bears in this area are typically a lighter golden than their coastal counterparts. The grizzly bears at Denali are also much smaller than the bears elsewhere. This is because of the lack of protein found in the diet available at these high altitudes. The grizzly can run up to 40 mph and can weigh up to 1,400 pounds. They have very poor eyesity but can make up for it with their great sense of smell.
Females breed every three years and usually have about two offspring.
Caribou are plentiful in this area. There is a common misperception that caribou and reindeer are different species, but in actuality they are the same species. The caribou are the only deer family to carry antlers both on males and females. They also travel in herds and migrate great distances to graze on alpine vegetation. Moose are the deer family's largest members and do not migrate in herds.