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Northwest Wildlife Maps: Current and Historic Ranges

Animals that once inhabited much of North America have been severly reduced in number as they have been confined to islands of protected habitat and to the northern reaches of their native ranges.

All wildlife maps, except the salmon map, by CommEnSpace, and from Cascadia Scorecard 2006. See static maps here.

Caribou: Current and Historic Range (animated)
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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.
Gray Wolf: Current and Historic Range (animated)
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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.
Grizzly Bear: Current and Historic Range (animated)
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Grizzly Bear: Current and Historic Range (animated)


Grizzlies once roamed throughout western North America, but their range has diminished substantially.
Grouse: Current and Historic Range (animated)
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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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