Alpine ibex graze in the abundant mountain pastures in summer, and descend to lower elevations in winter. Gran Paradiso's pairing with Vanoise National Park provides year-round protection to the ibex. Along with the ibex, the animal species found in the park include ermine, weasel, hare, Eurasian badger, alpine chamois, wolf (recently arrived from Central Italy) and maybe even lynx.
Alpine ibex feed in mountain pastures during summer and move to lower elevations in winter. Gran Paradiso's association with Vanoise National Park offers year-round protection for the ibex. Other animal species found within the park include ermine, weasel, hare, Eurasian badger, alpine chamois, wolf (recently arrived from Central Italy), and possibly lynx.