Wildlife Animals of Yosemite National Park

Exploring the Fascinating Wildlife Animals of Yosemite National Park

Black bears are skilled swimmers, covering long distances across water with ease.

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California condors are among the largest birds in North America, boasting an impressive wingspan up to 9.8 feet!

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Western Pond Turtles can hold their breath underwater for up to several months during hibernation.

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Gray wolves have a complex social structure with alpha, beta, and omega members, ensuring pack cohesion.

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Red-tailed hawks have exceptional eyesight, spotting prey from up to 100 feet away while soaring.

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American pikas communicate using "haystacks" of vegetation, warning others of danger or signaling territory boundaries.

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Western gray squirrels use their tails as umbrellas, shielding them from rain while they forage.

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Mountain lions are skilled swimmers and can cross rivers and lakes to hunt or find new territories.

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Great Gray Owls have asymmetrical ear openings, allowing them to pinpoint prey accurately even in darkness.

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Exploring the Fascinating Wildlife Animals of Yosemite National Park

Black bears are skilled swimmers, covering long distances across water with ease.

Black Bear

California condors are among the largest birds in North America, boasting an impressive wingspan up to 9.8 feet!

California Condors

Western Pond Turtles can hold their breath underwater for up to several months during hibernation.

Western Pond Turtles

Gray wolves have a complex social structure with alpha, beta, and omega members, ensuring pack cohesion.

Gray Wolves

Red-tailed hawks have exceptional eyesight, spotting prey from up to 100 feet away while soaring.

Red-Tailed Hawks

American pikas communicate using "haystacks" of vegetation, warning others of danger or signaling territory boundaries.

American Pikas

Western gray squirrels use their tails as umbrellas, shielding them from rain while they forage.

Western Gray Squirrels

Mountain lions are skilled swimmers and can cross rivers and lakes to hunt or find new territories.

Mountain Lions

Great Gray Owls have asymmetrical ear openings, allowing them to pinpoint prey accurately even in darkness.

Great Gray Owls