What animals live in Cascadia?

Cascadia is a large bioregion that encompasses a diverse range of habitats, from towering mountains to lush forests and the Pacific coast. Because of this, the animal life is incredibly varied! Here's a look at some of the animals that call Cascadia home:

Mammals:

* Large Predators: Grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, cougars, bobcats, wolverines

* Deer and Elk: Mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk

* Smaller Mammals: Beavers, marmots, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, badgers, coyotes, foxes, porcupines, bats, otters, seals, sea lions

* Marine Mammals: Whales (gray whales, orcas, humpback whales), dolphins, porpoises, sea otters

Birds:

* Birds of Prey: Bald eagles, golden eagles, hawks, owls

* Waterfowl: Ducks, geese, swans, grebes

* Songbirds: Warblers, sparrows, robins, grosbeaks, finches

* Shorebirds: Sandpipers, plovers, gulls

* Seabirds: Puffins, murres, auklets, albatrosses

Reptiles and Amphibians:

* Reptiles: Garter snakes, rattlesnakes, lizards

* Amphibians: Salamanders, frogs, toads

Fish:

* Freshwater: Salmon, trout, bass, sturgeon, bull trout, lamprey

* Saltwater: Salmon, halibut, cod, tuna, rockfish, crab, shrimp, clams

Insects:

* A vast array of insects, including butterflies, moths, beetles, ants, bees, and flies

This list is by no means exhaustive, but it gives you an idea of the diversity of animal life found in Cascadia. The region is known for its unique and important ecosystems, and its wildlife is an integral part of the natural heritage.