 National Park Wildlife
National parks are the core of our nation’s last, best wild places. They are the wellspring that secures the future of much of the America’s wildlife wealth. Yet external forces and changing climate threaten both these core protected areas and the surrounding critical habitat necessary to perpetuate healthy park fish & wildlife populations.
Climate Change and National Park Wildlife: A Survival Guide for a Warming World
 Wildlife and public lands need help surviving the conditions caused by climate change, such as droughts, warmer temperatures, and loss of habitat. A new report by the National Parks Conservation Association recommends strategies to help wildlife adapt, including providing land corridors and reducing stress from pollution and invasive species.
Read the Report >
Park Pronghorn are Threatened
 Yellowstone is at risk of loosing pronghorn antelope forever. Learn more about what's threatening pronghorn in America's first national park, and NPCA's efforts to safeguard this icon.
Download the Brochure: Preserving Ancient Paths
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Learn more about specific park wildlife species >
To secure a strong future for America’s wildlife, NPCA is embarking on a strategically targeted wildlife campaign:
- Climate Change is having a significant impact on wildlife habitat. NPCA's new report, which analyzes both the threats and solutions, is due out in March 2009.
- External land use is threatening the survival of key species. Learn more about:
- The influence of agencies outside the Park Service could negatively impact healthy wildlife populations
Regional Issues
In addition to our national effort on climate, external threats and outside agency influence, NPCA is also working on regional and park specific wildlife issues:
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