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.
Smallmouth Bass
The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a popular freshwater game fish native to North America, particularly found in lakes, rivers, and streams with clear, cool, and rocky waters. It belongs to the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) and is well-known for its strength and aggressive behavior, making it a favorite among anglers.
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.
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
Bluegill
A species of North American freshwater fish, native to and commonly found in streams, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands east of the Rocky Mountains.
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.
Green Sunfish
Green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) is a resilient, aggressive freshwater fish with a large mouth and greenish body. Native to central North America, it has been introduced widely, sometimes disrupting native fish populations due to its competitive nature and adaptability.