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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Bumble Bee
Common Eastern Bumblebee

Half-Black Bumblebee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Fatmucket

Plain Pocketbook
Bison

Two Form Bumble Bee

Deertoe

Fragile Papershell

Red-Belted Bumble Bee

Yellow Bumblebee

Nevada Bumble Bee
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Buckthorn

Hunt Bumble Bee

Threeridge
Stranger
Canada Goose
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in South Dakota
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 South Dakota.
The South Dakota ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aurora County, South Dakota hosts 181% more species diversity.