Nevada Bodies of Water

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are found across the state of Nevada. They are a welcome sight to wildlife viewers and hunters alike. The species can be found throughout Nevada ...

Muskrats are stocky, broad rodents that make burrows in the banks of waterways. Special adaptations allow them to live a semi-aquatic lifestyle. They have insulating and buoyant...

Known for their long beard and black horns, Mountain Goats reside in the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt range of Nevada. They have special adaptations that allow them to survi...

The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is North America's largest species of wild sheep. They are bulkier and stockier in body size than the other subspecies found in Nevada. They hav...

Desert Bighorn Sheep are smaller and lighter in color than the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. These majestic mammals were chosen as the state mammal of Nevada and are an exciting...

California Bighorn Sheep look similar to Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, but have a less blocky body and smaller horns.

Raccoons are highly adaptable and easily recognized by their black mask-like coloring surrounding their eyes and their striped bushy tail. Their hands are similar in appearance...

Mountain Lions are the second largest wild cat in North America second to the jaguar. Mountain Lion coloration varies, but they typically have yellow-brown to gray-brown fur wit...

Desert Cottontails are common and widespread throughout Nevada. Their round tail is dark on top with a white underside, resembling a cotton ball. To avoid overheating in the des...

The Mexican Free-tailed Bat is a medium sized bat with dark brown to grey fur. They have large forward pointing ears and wrinkled lips. The easiest way to identify this bat is t...

The Gray Fox is a relatively solitary animal with nocturnal habits. They can be distinguished from the Red Fox by their smaller size and bushy, black-tipped tail. If you find yo...

Black Bears are the only species of bear that live in Nevada. Though their name implies that they are black, this species can be a variety of colors throughout their range. Blac...