North Dakota is a state in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. Its geography is characterized by fertile farmlands, vast plains, and expansive prairies because most of the state falls within the Great Plains region. North Dakota features great diversity in its wild habitats, ranging from prairies and grasslands to forests and wetlands. Naturally, this has encouraged the growth of remarkable flora and fauna.
There are several national parks and wildlife reserves, including the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Lewis and Clark Trail, and Lake Sakakawea (the 3rd largest artificial lake in the US), where you can visit to watch some of the state’s native animals in their natural habitat.
List of Different Types of Animals Found in North Dakota
Large to medium carnivores like black bears, cougars, coyotes, and wolves are among the deadliest animals in the state. Then there are venomous snakes and spiders like the prairie rattlesnake and western black widow that can pose a significant threat to humans.
North Dakota has around a dozen animals and birds considered threatened or endangered, including the northern long-eared bat, piping plover, whooping crane, and rufa red knot.
