Forests & Wildlife - Maps & Graphics

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Wildlife Abundance for Five Indicator Species

Percent of historical wildlife abundance for 5 keys species

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Average Wildlife Populations Index

Despite some recent gains, key wildlife populations are still struggling.

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Caribou: Current and Historic Range Map

The Selkirk herd in northern Idaho and Washington is the last remaining caribou herd in the lower 48 states.

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Caribou: Current and Historic Range (animated)

The Selkirk herd in northern Idaho and Washington is the last remaining caribou herd in the lower 48 states.

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Grizzly Bear: Current and Historic Range (animated)

Grizzlies once roamed throughout western North America, but their range has diminished substantially.

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Grizzly Bear: Current and Historic Range Map

Grizzlies once roamed throughout western North America, but their range has diminished substantially.

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Grouse: Current and Historic Range Map

Sage-grouse numbers have plummeted with the destruction of the bird's natural habitat, particularly in Washington.

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Grouse: Current and Historic Range (animated)

Sage-grouse numbers have plummeted with the destruction of the bird's natural habitat, particularly in Washington.

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Gray Wolf: Current and Historic Range Map

Despite recent population increases in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, gray wolves occupy only a small fraction of their historic habitat.

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Gray Wolf: Current and Historic Range (animated)

Despite recent population increases in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, gray wolves occupy only a small fraction of their historic habitat.

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Salmon: Current and Historic Range Map

At the Northwest's southern end, where human impacts are greatest, the percentage of imperiled wild salmon stocks climbs.

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Selected Populations of Northwest Wildlife

Orcas, wolves, caribou, salmon, and sage-grouse, tracked by the Scorecard's wildlife index, have declined significantly from their historic numbers.

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Gray Wolves in Idaho and Montana

The largely successful reintroduction of gray wolves to the US Rocky Mountains.

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Puget Sound Orca Populations, by Pod

Southern Puget Sound's orca pods have increased in population since 1974.

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The Increasing Otter Population in Washington

The dramatic increase in the Washington sea otter population since their reintroduction in 1970.