Moose are the largest members of the deer family and are common in the boreal forests and wetlands around Whitehorse. They are herbivorous and can weigh up to 600 kg. They are often seen near the Yukon River, especially in the winter when they browse on willows and aspens.
Red foxes are adaptable and widespread predators that can be found in various habitats around Whitehorse, including urban areas. They are omnivorous and feed on rodents, rabbits, birds, insects, fruits, and garbage. They have a reddish-brown fur that can vary in color and a bushy tail with a white tip.
Ravens are large, black, and intelligent birds that are common in Whitehorse and throughout Yukon. They are opportunistic and scavengers and can eat almost anything, from carrion to seeds. They are also known for their vocalizations and acrobatic flights. They are considered a cultural symbol and a totem animal by many Indigenous peoples of the North.
Snowshoe hares are small mammals that are abundant and widespread in the boreal forests around Whitehorse. They have large hind feet that help them move on snow and a thick fur that changes color from brown to white in the winter to camouflage. They are herbivorous and feed on twigs, buds, and grasses. They are a prey species for many predators, such as lynx, coyotes, foxes, and owls.
Bald eagles are large and majestic birds of prey that are common in Whitehorse and along the Yukon River. They have a distinctive white head and tail and a yellow beak and eyes. They are carnivorous and feed mainly on fish, but also on waterfowl, mammals, and carrion. They are a symbol of strength and freedom and are featured on the coat of arms of Yukon.