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Yosemite National Park
Wildlife Species Lists

wildlife species list includes:

Protected Species
 
 
Belding's squirrel stands upright

D. Herr/U.S. Forest Service

Studies have been done on the social behavior of the Belding's ground squirrel.

Yosemite bird checklist available in two sizes: 8.5 by 11-inch format (seven pages at 210 kb PDF) or 8.5 by 14-inch format (one page as a tri-fold at 271 kb PDF). If you choose to print the 8.5 by 14-inch legal paper size, you will need to click on "Properties" to select "2 Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge" and scale page to "Shrink to Printable Area."

Mammal species list 

Amphibian species list

Reptile species list 

Fish species list 

Special status animal species

  • Fast Fact: Insects make up the most abundant animal species population in Yosemite and throughout the world. Butterflies are the most studied insect within the park. View a comprehensive list of Yosemite’s butterflies.
  • Help the Scientists: Fill out a Wildlife Observation Card to report wildlife sightings to the park. [37 kb PDF] 
Great gray owl face with yellow eyes
Owl's Genetics
Great great owl in Sierra Nevada believed to be distinct subspecies
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Close-up of mountain lion face
Shy and Solitary
Mountain lion sightings rare because animal seldom lingers
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This bear wants your food.
Food Storage
Protect wildlife and your food: store it properly!
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Cars and campers in a meadow in Yosemite Valley.  

Did You Know?
Unrestricted camping is no longer allowed in Yosemite Valley because of damage it causes. The placement of campgrounds and campsites has changed over the past 75 years in response to a growing understanding of river dynamics, geologic hazards, and the park's natural and cultural resources.

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Last Updated: November 16, 2009 at 00:23 EST