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3 Ιουν 2023 · The vast expanses of sage brush and high desert that stretch acroos the Great Basin are home to 70% of all mammal species that occur in North America. From the kangaroo rat, which can survive without ever drinking water, to the mountain lion that slips through the forest on silent paws, the variety of wildlife is astounding.
3 Νοε 2023 · Discover 17 animals in Great Basin National Park with tips for best viewing spots and wildlife safety. We’re heading into Great Basin National Park to meet the locals—from majestic bighorn sheep to stealthy bobcats.
5 Φεβ 2023 · 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.
The desert is a geographical region that largely overlaps the Great Basin shrub steppe defined by the World Wildlife Fund, and the Central Basin and Range ecoregion defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and United States Geological Survey. It is a temperate desert with hot, dry summers and snowy winters.
The Great Basin Desert includes several arid basins lacking Larrea tridentata (chaparral) such as the " Chalfant, Hammil, Benton, and Queen valleys," as well as all but the southeast portion of the Owens Valley.
Mule deer can be seen throughout Great Basin National Park - be alert for deer crossing the road. Yellow-bellied marmots can be seen along the Baker Creek Road - there is even a "Marmot Crossing". Although very elusive, you might be lucky enough to see a mountain lion or a bobcat .
In the Great Basin desert, predators such as snakes and birds of prey pose significant threats to smaller animals. To evade detection, many species have evolved camouflage strategies that allow them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.
