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- How common are bear attacks in Yosemite?
- What animal is Yosemite known for?
- Are there peacocks in Yosemite?
- Does Yosemite have mountain lions?
How common are bear attacks in Yosemite?
Attacks are rare—nobody has been killed or seriously injured by a bear in Yosemite.
What animal is Yosemite known for?
Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep
There are over 600 bighorn sheep in Yosemite National Park thanks to efforts to preserve the species. The Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep are currently on the endangered species list. These sheep prefer the higher elevations of the park, so it is best to spot them with binoculars.
Are there peacocks in Yosemite?
Keep your eyes open for some of the magnificent iridescent birds that have made this area their home as well. Peacocks are native to India but thrive here in the Sierra foothills as well. Listen for their distinctive screech and keep an eye open for them flying overhead.
Does Yosemite have mountain lions?
Mountain lions—also called cougars, pumas or panthers—roam Yosemite's mountains and valleys. These important predators, native to the Americas, are a natural part of the Yosemite landscape.
