Mammals
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| Pika |
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Everyone's favorite — the pika! The Pika lives at high elevations and for a while was the poster child for the negative effects of climate change. … —» go to main page for Pika —» |
| Mule Deer |
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Depending on who you ask, the Sierra Nevada has two species of deer or two subspecies of deer. … —» go to main page for Mule Deer —» |
| Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel |
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The Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel is a favorite of tourists, and the feeling is mutual — he is an inveterate beggar who loves to share a picnic. Remember, NEVER feed the wildlife. … —» go to main page for Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel —» |
| Coyote |
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Coyotes of Yosemite are beautiful animals, not the somewhat mangy character you see down at lower elevations. They are also probably a bit overabundant. … —» go to main page for Coyote —» |
| Black Bear (Ursus americanus) |
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Everybody's favorite animals. I give a 1.5-hour program on bears in the summer, so this could get long, but I'll just throw out a bit of bear trivia. … —» go to main page for Black Bear (Ursus americanus) —» |
| Belding Ground Squirrel |
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The Belding Ground Squirrel is also known as the Picket Pin for its habit of standing erect to survey its surroundings and bark at intruders. … —» go to main page for Belding Ground Squirrel —» |