Animals - Find out about the park's mammals, bird, reptiles, amphibians, find checklists for birds and mammals, and learn how the park manages some of these species.
Plants - Information about the park's diverse plant communities and a plant checklist.
Environmental Factors - Explore the elements that affect the park, such as air, water, fire, weather, and invasive species.
Natural Features & Ecosystems - Check out the fossil record and the dynamic geology of the badlands, and explore the different habitat types in the park.
Related Topics
Wildlife Viewing - Hints and tips for finding and watching the park's animals.
Wildlife Management - How the park manages the populations of some of its animals.
Elk Management Learn more about how the park's elk population is managed more...
Did You Know?
The Little Missouri River began to carve the badlands about 600,000 years ago during Pleistocene time after the river was diverted by glaciers from its once northerly route to Hudson Bay.
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