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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Stranger
Hedge Garlic
Carolina Wren
Mourning Dove
Black Swallowtail
Horseweed
Asian Clam

Fragile Papershell
Mallard
Burningbush
Amur Honeysuckle
Pawpaw
Haymaids
Mayapple
Hackberry Emperor
Redbud
Common Buckeye
Johnny-Jump-Up
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shawnee County County, Kansas
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Shawnee County County.
The Topeka ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Shawnee County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shawnee County nearby has 3% more documented species, Topeka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.