Plants, Animals & More

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National parks contain a rich assortment of life. Learn about the plants and animals found—or once found—in our national parks.

Colorful lizard sunning on a desert rock
Mysterious Creatures

Amphibians & Reptiles

Silversword plants stretch across a volcanic landscape
The Future of Species

At-Risk Species

bats fly at dusk
Discover their Secret Lives

Bats

A bear on it\'s back in green grass
Be Bear Aware

Bears

A bright red toadstool in a forested area
The Web of Life

Biodiversity

A small round, yellow and brown bird on the ground.
Finding Feathered Friends

Birds & Birding

Sculpture of a large dinosaur against a starry night sky
They Once Roamed Here

Dinosaurs

A man catches a fish while in a canoe.
Hook, Line and Sinker

Fish & Fishing

View of massive redwood tree from bottom looking up at canopy
Standing Tall

Iconic Trees

Blue-green dragonfly perched on a stem
The Diversity of Life

Insects & Invertebrates

Bufflegrass spreading across desert landscape
Friend or Foe?

Invasive & Non-Native Species

Close-up of beaver chewing on twig in pond
Wild Life

Mammals

Large group of caribou lined up on rocky riverbank
The Great Migrations

Migratory Species

Small mushrooms lined in a row on the forest floor
The Fungus Among Us

Mushrooms & Fungi

A close up photo of a bee
Life Depends on Them

Pollinators

Colorful wildflowers dot a mountain landscape
What's Blooming?

Wildflowers

Last updated: January 7, 2020