Wildlife and Conservation
North Dakota Habitats
Geological, Climate and Habitat Information
North Dakota lies within the Great Plains temperate grassland biome with 5 major ecoregions and 11 core habitat types.
North Dakota Wildlife
Fish and Wildlife Information
North Dakota is inhabited by nearly
- 400 species of birds,
- 80 species of mammals,
- 75 species of fish,
- 16 species of reptiles and
- 13 species of amphibians.
Additionally, the state is home to an unknown number of invertebrate species including freshwater mussels, crustaceans and insects.
Wildlife-Associated Recreation


