With ecosystems ranging from temperate rainforests to shrub-steppe, each of the five regions in Washington offers a remarkable blend of biodiversity, natural resources, and cultural significance.
Tag: Endangered
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.
Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse
The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse struggles to survive in less than five percent of their historical range in Washington.
Greater Sage Grouse
A resident of Washington’s shrubsteppe ecosystem, these birds are currently endangered.
Taylor’s Checkerspot
Endemic to the Pacific Northwest, this striking butterfly is near local extinction in Washington.
Woodland Caribou
This endangered species is considered extirpated within Washington state.

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