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Grand Canyon Wildlife

Protecting and studying Grand Canyon’s diverse wildlife.

Baby bison in the meadow on the North Rim of Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon encompasses more than a million acres and is home to thousands of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish. The park provides a haven for endangered and threatened species. Your support helps scientists study and protect the diversity of wild animals that rely on Grand Canyon’s ecosystem to survive.

=Grand Canyon_Humpback Chub Translocation in Shinumo Creek
2010 Humpback Chub Translocation to Shinumo Creek in Grand Canyon National Park.

Conserving Native Fish Species

Rapidly responding to threats to the safety of native fish in Grand Canyon.

Portrait of a young bull bison in the capture pen.

Bison Conservation and Management

Humanely reducing the bison herd through live capture and teaming up with tribal partners.

A Bighorn sheep roams around at Grand Canyon National Park.

All Active Grand Canyon Wildlife Projects

Learn more about how your support ensures the safety and diversity of Grand Canyon's wildlife through innovative programs and projects.

Grand Canyon Moments: Wildlife

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