I can't think of anything other than Dinosaurs and the like, but many modern montana animals are at risk.
Posted by Destini on January 6, 2007 at 12:50 AMLandmarks and street signs are a great clue. You can also look to other local symbols. For instance, in California, all you have to do is look to the flag for one (big) clue.
Many of the above answers are based on pre-history, but you might be surprised by what animals have disappeared in your area over the course of human history, and even over the past 100 years.
Posted by nobodywalks on January 4, 2007 at 9:20 PMsabertooth,(tiger)
dinosaurs,
mammoth,
Saber-toothed cat.
Posted by Christopher Swan on July 20, 2006 at 4:29 PMdinassaurus
lions, bears
The maiasaurus dinosaurs and tyrannasaurus rex dinosaurs both lived in Montana.
Posted by Bobbie on July 13, 2006 at 3:14 AMDinosaurs roamed Montana freely years ago. Today, we only find their skeletons here.
Posted by Lynne on July 13, 2006 at 12:25 AMDinosaurs. But, not exactly a species. More of a family.
Posted by Dave Barnes on July 12, 2006 at 5:30 AMMammoths.
Giant sloths.
I know from early education. I'd go to a reference librarian, or Google.
Posted by Jane on February 19, 2006 at 12:22 AMCarrier pigeons, giant sloth, dinosaurs, sharks; how far back to you want to go?
Consult your local science museum.
Posted by John S. Quarterman on September 18, 2005 at 5:23 AM1. Your local museum will know
2. What ARE local species here? What's missing?
3. What local landmarks are named after species you don't see
Passenger pigeon! Also, bobcats are long gone.
Posted by Christopher Wanko on September 12, 2005 at 8:52 PM
the Plains Grizzly
Posted by Daryl Shaver on January 31, 2007 at 9:48 PM