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Pipestone National Monument
Animals
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| NPS, A. Deming | | Painted Lady Butterfly on Lichen-covered Quartzite |
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Pipestone National Monument is home to many animal species. Among the more popular and visible residents are; thirteen-lined ground squirrels, great blue herons, snapping turtles, and beaver. During the spring and fall months, bird watching is a popular activity at the Monument with many migratory species present.
The prairie and riparian (stream) ecosystems support a great diversity of wildlife. There are over twenty-five mammalian species, over one hundred bird species, approximately twenty-five fish species, eight reptiles and amphibians, and numerous insect families. Check out the photos and details under each group of animals for more information.
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Did You Know?
Two species listed under the Endangered Species Act are found at Pipestone National Monument: the Topeka shiner and the Western Prairie Fringed Orchid.
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Last Updated: July 28, 2006 at 11:30 EST |
