Grizzly bears are keystone predators in North America, threatened by habitat loss. Restoration efforts aim to reestablish populations in Washington.
Category: Mammals
Canada Lynx
The Canada lynx is a threatened species in Washington, struggling due to habitat loss, with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the state.
Pygmy Rabbit – Columbia Basin Population
The Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, North America’s smallest rabbit, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and has unique genetic traits.
Woodland Caribou
This endangered species is considered extirpated within Washington state.
Gray Wolf
This historically hunted species has been reintroduced and recovering in Washington.
