Locations in Pennington County, South Dakota
Species in Pennington County
Common Species in Pennington County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cynomys ludovicianus
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Bison bison
American bison
Ovis canadensis
Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Pseudacris maculata
Boreal Chorus Frog
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Antilocapra americana
pronghorn
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Loxia curvirostra
common crossbill
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sturnella neglecta
Western Meadowlark
Sympetrum semicinctum
Band-Winged Meadowhawk
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Pennington County
Explore 27 documented locations in Pennington County, South Dakota. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (6 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (19 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Pennington County's natural heritage.