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Nez Perce National Historical ParkPacific Toad, one species of amphibian found in Nez Perce National Historical Park
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Nez Perce National Historical Park
Amphibians

Wetlands and waterbodies have played important roles in Nimiipuu lifestyles. Many species of wildlife inhabit these areas and lack of information regarding amphibians is of concern.

Being in a semi-arid environment the diversity of amphibians is low, but those present are very sensitive to variations in the environment. Moist areas on which amphibians depend constitute critical habitats in these ecosystems, significantly affecting the diversity of flora and fauna across a wider area and providing habitat for a variety of other vulnerable species.

In June 2005, this buffalo hide tipi was put up for the first time in fifty years.  

Did You Know?
In the museum collection of Nez Perce National Historical Park is a magnificent buffalo hide tipi made of eighteen separate hides. This tipi is one of only a few that are know to survive from the mid-nineteenth century. It was donated by the Lawyer family.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST