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Great Basin National Park
Animals
The diversity of habitats in Great Basin National Park gives rise to a wide variety of animal life.  From sagebrush steppe to alpine areas, from caves to creeks, many species thrive. 
Bighorn Sheep are included in Sensitive Species list.
Resource Management Photo
Bighorn Sheep on talus slope.

Mammal Species (other than bats) in Great Basin National Park of Special Concern:

  • Water Shrew (Sorex Palustris)
  • Yellow-bellied Marmot (Marmota flaviventris)
  • Beaver (Castor canadensis)  
  • Sagebrush Vole (Lagurus curtatus)
  • Porcupine (Erethizon dorsature)
  • Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)
  • Pygmy Rabbit (Sylvilagus idahoensis)
  • Ringtail Cat (Bassariscus astutus)

>Species of Special Concern: (344 KB PDF)
Sagebrush  

Did You Know?
The Sagebrush, a very common resident of Great Basin National Park, is well adapted to the area. The Big Sagebrush root system can extend as much as 90 feet in circumference. This adaptation allows the plant to collect as much water as possible during infrequent rains.

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Last Updated: November 21, 2008 at 15:45 EST