Western Fence Lizard

The western fence lizard is a small, scaly reptile with a rough body and shiny blue belly. You’ll often see it doing quick push-ups on rocks, logs, or—you guessed it—fences.

Southern Long Toed Salamander

The Southern Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum sigillatum) is a subspecies of the long-toed salamander, found primarily in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It is a small, slender amphibian known for its distinctively long outer toes on the hind feet, which help it move efficiently through its moist, forested habitat.

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.

California Spotted Owl

The California spotted owl is a medium-sized brown owl with white spots on its head and chest and a barred tail. It has dark brown eyes surrounded by large

Sierran Chorus Frog

The Sierran Chorus Frog (Pseudacris sierra) is a small, vocal amphibian common in a range of habitats from forests to grasslands. Known for its distinctive croaking call, it plays an important role in food webs and is sensitive to environmental changes and pollutants.