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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Painted Turtle
Canada Goose
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Cat Squirrel

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Silkweed
American Robin
Red-Winged Blackbird
Bumble Bee
Common Grackle
Dulcamara
Yarrow

Buckthorn
Crowtoes
Boar Thistle
Eastern Cottontail
Blowball

Old Man
Red Milkweed Beetle
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brookings County County, 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 Brookings County County.
The Brookings County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Brookings County, South Dakota, 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. Compared to nearby Volga, Brookings County hosts 3700% more species diversity.