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Yosemite National Park
Wildlife Species Lists
 
Belding's squirrel stands upright

D. Herr/U.S. Forest Service

Studies have been done on the social behavior of the Belding's ground squirrel.

Yosemite bird checklist available in two sizes: 8.5 by 11-inch format (seven pages at 210 kb PDF) or 8.5 by 14-inch format (one page as a tri-fold at 271 kb PDF). If you choose to print the 8.5 by 14-inch legal paper size, you will need to click on "Properties" to select "2 Sided Print, Flip on Short Edge" and scale page to "Shrink to Printable Area."

Mammal species list 

Amphibian species list

Reptile species list 

Fish species list 

Special status animal species

  • Fast Fact: Insects make up the most abundant animal species population in Yosemite and throughout the world. Butterflies are the most studied insect within the park. View a comprehensive list of Yosemite’s butterflies.
  • Help the Scientists: Fill out a Wildlife Observation Card to report wildlife sightings to the park. [37 kb PDF] 
This bear wants your food.
Food Storage
Protect wildlife and your food: store it properly!
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Peaks in Huangshan  

Did You Know?
Yosemite and Huangshan are sister parks. Huangshan, which protects over 77 magnificent granite peaks 3,000 feet (1,000 m) or higher, is one of China's most famous and sacred scenic areas. Countless poems and writings dating back 2,200 years attest to its beauty.
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Last Updated: July 30, 2009 at 02:11 EST