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Aquatic Amphibians & Invasive Species
Monitoring the status of native stream-dwelling amphibians in the Santa Monica Mountains helps us to detect changes over a broad landscape.
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Terrestrial Amphibians & Reptiles
More than thirty species can be found in the Santa Monica Mountains and Point Loma peninsula. Five occur in Channel Islands National Park.
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Landbirds
Park researchers have been monitoring land bird populations on the Channel Islands since 1993.
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Seabirds
The Channel Islands are home to the largest seabird colonies in southern California.
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Deer Mouse
Each of the five Channel Islands is home to an endemic subspecies of deer mouse.
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Island Fox
Occurring only on six of California's eight Channel Islands, each island population is recognized as a separate endemic subspecies.
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Pinnipeds
Pinnipeds are top level carnivores at the Channel Islands and are sensitive to prey population changes, weather, pollution, and disturbance.
Last updated: November 28, 2022