37 26' 07 N
113 12' 06 W

The variety of habitat in Zion Canyon allows an even more diverse range of species. There are over 68 species of mammals, 36 species of reptiles, 7 species of amphibians, and 271 species of birds.

The largest and most likely seen mammal of the area is the mule deer. Elk and desert bighorn sheep exist but are less likely to be seen. The mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, badger, and weasel make up the predator population in the park.

Lizards are often hard to see because of their excellent ability to camouflage. They include the collared lizard, banded gecko, whiptail, and western skink. The horned lizard, chuckwalla, and various species of snakes, including the western rattler, make their homes in the park.

Of the 271 bird species in the park, 60 are permanent residents and more than 100 breed in the area. These include the peregrine falcon, three species of hummingbird, and the golden eagle. Song birds are numerous throughout the park. The roadrunner, a member of the cuckoo family, is a favorite of visitors because of its strange methods of running and catching its prey.

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