Wildlife of the Forest

Cool and shady, the coniferous forests at RNSP provide important habitat to the area's many species of wildlife. Old-growth redwood forests are vital to species such as the northern spotted owl and banana slugs. Among the creatures you may encounter while visiting the forests at RNSP:

Reptiles and Amphibians

• Red-legged frog)
• California slender salamander
• Pacific giant salamander
• Northern rough-skinned newt
• Pacific tree frog

Birds

• Chestnut-backed chickadee
• Winter wren
• Steller's jay
• Varied thrush
• Northern spotted owl

Mammals

• Big brown bat
• Chickaree
• Black bear
• Bobcat
• Gray fox

Click here for more about the wildlife and animals of the Redwood National and State Parks.