Mule Deer

The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is a deer indigenous to western North America; it is named for its ears, which are large like those of the mule.

Mountain Chipmunk

The mountain chipmunk (Neotamias amoenus), also known as the yellow-pine chipmunk, is a small, agile rodent native to mountainous regions of western North America. It thrives in coniferous forests, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes, particularly in elevations ranging from 2,000 to 11,000 feet.

Monarch Butterfly

The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae.

Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog

The Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog (Rana boylii) is a small-sized (3.72–8.2 cm or 1.46–3.23 in) frog [2] from the genus Rana in the family Ranidae.

European Paper Wasp

The European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) is one of the most common and well-known species of social wasps in the genus Polistes. Its diet is more diverse

American Black Bear

The American black bear (Ursus americanus), or simply black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear which is endemic to North America. It is the continent’s

American Honeybee

The “American honeybee” is not a distinct species, but rather refers to the European honeybee (Apis mellifera) that was introduced to North America. Honey bees are not native to the Americas; they were brought over by European settlers centuries ago.