Mountain Animals In California. And because our state is not only hemmed in by tall mountain ranges but surrounded by places that are significantly different in an ecological sense the golden state is isolated in many ways from the landscapes adjoining it. Baileyi which are endangered.
The remaining large land animals are nocturnal. California is prime mountain lion territory with an estimated population of 4 000 6 000. And because our state is not only hemmed in by tall mountain ranges but surrounded by places that are significantly different in an ecological sense the golden state is isolated in many ways from the landscapes adjoining it.
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While wolves are dangerous to livestock and may attack humans in wild environments their presence is key to a healthy and balanced environment. The vast forested klamath mountains in northern california coupled with a low rate of human settlement in the rugged remote terrain makes for excellent habitat for a number of species mammal species include mountain lions black bears bobcats lynx raccoons martens fishers beavers grey fox red fox northern flying squirrel and plentiful deer. Some animals that live in california s mountains are cougars bears thousands and thoudsands of insects fish and many more. California is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.