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  2. Fauna of California - Wikipedia

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    The forests of Northern California are home to many animals, for instance the American black bear.There are between 25,000 and 35,000 black bears in the state. [6]The forests in northern parts of California have an abundant fauna, which includes for instance the black-tailed deer, black bear, gray fox, North American cougar, bobcat, and Roosevelt elk.

  3. List of organisms with names derived from Indigenous ...

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    The specific name is another Tupi name for the animal, from pé ("path"), caa ("wood"), and ri ("many"), because of the paths through the forest that the animal creates. [79] Tayra (Eira barbara) weasel: Tupi and Guarani: The common name is from the Tupi name of the animal, eîrara, via Spanish or Portuguese, while the generic name is from the ...

  4. List of mammals of California - Wikipedia

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    Four species of free-tailed bats occur in California. Western mastiff bat, Eumops perotis. California mastiff bat, E. p. californicus (CDFW special concern) Pocketed free-tailed bat, Nyctinomops femorosaccus (CDFW special concern) Big free-tailed bat, Nyctinomops macrotis (CDFW special concern) Brazilian (or Mexican) free-tailed bat, Tadarida ...

  5. Indigenous peoples of California - Wikipedia

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    Winnemem Wintu chief Caleen Sisk in 2009 A representation of a Pomo dancer, painting by Grace Hudson. Indigenous peoples of California, commonly known as Indigenous Californians or Native Californians, are a diverse group of nations and peoples that are indigenous to the geographic area within the current boundaries of California before and after European colonization.

  6. List of amphibians of California - Wikipedia

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    Common name Pseudacris cadaverina: California chorus frog Pseudacris hypochondriaca: Southern Pacific chorus frog Pseudacris regilla: Northern Pacific chorus frog Pseudacris sierra: Central Pacific chorus frog

  7. Catalina Island bison herd - Wikipedia

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    The study developed options to prevent the bison from affecting native species such as restricting bison to one or more zones or to get rid of all the bison from the island. [15] The study found the bison's shaggy coats carry imported plants such as fennel which disrupt endemic species like St. Catherine's lace. [16]

  8. Rare & Exotic Animal Native to Central and South America ...

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    According to KOIN 6, the animal was found at the Selah Creek rest area in Yakima. It was rescued by the state fish and wildlife department, who turned it over to the zoo.

  9. Californios - Wikipedia

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    From about 1769 to 1824 California averaged about 2.5 ships per year with 13 years showing no ships coming to California. These ships brought a few new settlers and supplies for the pueblos and Missions. Under the Spanish colonial government rules, trade was actively discouraged with non-Spanish ships. The few non-Native American people living ...