Big Bend is famous for its natural resources and spectacular geology. The park is home to more than 1200 species of plants (including approximately 60 cacti species), 11 species of amphibians, 56 species of reptiles, 40 species of fish, 75 species of mammals, 450 species of birds, and about 3600 species of insects. The park boasts more types of birds, bats, and cacti than any other national park in the United States. Click on the topics below to learn more about the natural resources of Big Bend.
Diversity Makes the Difference: A Big Bend Overview
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Management "Tracks" |
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Air Quality & Visibility | Astronomy | ||
Bats: Interview with a non-vampire bat |
Birds & Birdwatching | ||
Black Bears | Dinosaurs | ||
Endangered Species | Fire Management | ||
Geology | Insects | ||
Man & the Biosphere Reserve | Mountain Lions | ||
Plants | Protected Areas in Mexico | ||
Reptiles | Research in Big Bend National Park |
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Rio
Grande: Water Quality and Quantity |
Wildlife on the Border |
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