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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Plants
PLANT & ANIMAL SPECIES LIST » 
By the Northern Colorado Plateau Network Inventory & Monitoring Progam.
 
Lupine
NPS Photo by Lisa Lynch
Lupine (Lupinus)
Peregrine falcon  

Did You Know?
Black Canyon is home to the fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine falcon. Scientists estimate that Peregrines can reach speeds of over 200 mph in an aerial dive.

Last Updated: March 27, 2008 at 15:35 EST