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21 Animals That Call Redwood National Park Home

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Author Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Animals that call Redwood National Park home.

Redwood National Park is home to various species, all playing a unique role in their respective ecosystems. Let’s dive in and take a look at the animals that call Redwood park home.

Roosevelt Elk

Roosevelt Elk. Image via depositphotos.

The largest of the North American elk, these majestic animals are often seen in the park’s prairies.

Northern Spotted Owl

Northern Spotted Owl
Northern Spotted Owl. Image by James Toose on Unsplash.

A threatened species, this owl relies on the park’s old-growth forests for nesting.

Pacific Fisher

Pacific Fisher
Pacific Fisher. By Pacific Southwest Region from Sacramento, US – Pacific Fisher, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36895174

A medium-sized mammal in the weasel family, known for its agility in trees.

Black Bear

Black Bear in dense folliage. Image by Pete Nuij via Unsplash.

These omnivorous bears roam the park, primarily in forested areas and meadows.

California Sea Lion

California sea lion Zalophus californianus sunning on the rocks of La Jolla Cove in Southern California. Image via depositphotos.

Found along the park’s coastal regions, they are often seen sunning on rocks.

Bald Eagle

bald eagle
Bald Eagle. Image by G.C. via Pixabay

America’s national bird, often spotted near rivers and coastlines within the park.

Banana Slug

A banana slug. Image via depositphotos.

A striking yellow slug that plays an important role in the forest ecosystem by decomposing dead plant material.

Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon. Image via depoitphotos.

These anadromous fish spawn in the park’s freshwater streams.

Steller’s Jay

Steller’s Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) spotted in California

Recognizable by its vibrant blue body and loud calls, often found in forested areas.

River Otter

North American River Otter
North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the northern river otter or the common otter. Image via Depositphotos

Playful mammals that can be seen in the park’s rivers and coastal areas.

Marbled Murrelet

A marbled murrelet. Image by U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A small seabird that nests in the ancient coastal redwoods, flying from the sea to the forest.

American Dipper

American Dipper swims underwater to feed.
American Dipper swims underwater to feed. By David A Mitchell from Calgary, Canada – IMG_8886-63.jpg, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74729973

A small bird that feeds in the streams and rivers, notable for its underwater feeding technique.

Grey Fox

Grey fox animal walking in a field, exposing its body, head, ears, eyes, nose, tail enjoying its surrounding and environment. Image via depositphotos.

These small, omnivorous foxes are often spotted in brushy areas and forests.

Red-legged Frog

Red-legged Frog. Image via depositphotos.

A threatened species, this frog is found in the park’s wet habitats.

Tailed Frog

Tailed frog. Image by Oregon Caves from Cave Junction, USA, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Unique for its tail-like structure in males, found in cold, fast-flowing streams.

Mountain Lion

cougar
Portrait of a cougar, mountain lion, puma, panther, striking a pose on a fallen tree, Winter scene in the woods, wildlife America. Image via depositphotos.com

Also known as cougars, these elusive large cats inhabit the park’s more remote areas.

Northern Flying Squirrel

A Northern Flying squirrel. Image by FWS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Nocturnal and gliding from tree to tree, these squirrels are a treat to see.

Pacific Lamprey

A Pacific lamprey with its mouth turned to the camera. Image by Dave Herasimtschuk, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

An ancient, jawless fish that spawns in freshwater, seen in the park’s rivers.

Redwood Ant

Redwood ants. Image via depositphotos.

A vital part of the ecosystem, these ants thrive in the forest floor.

Western Gray Squirrel

Western grey squirrel. Image via depotiphotos.

Common in the park, these squirrels are often seen scampering through the forest.

Pileated Woodpecker

pileated woodpecker bird at Vancouver BC Canada. Image via depositphotos.

The largest woodpecker in North America, known for its distinctive call and role in the forest as a cavity creator for other species.

Conclusion

Damnation Creek Redwoods in Redwood National Park in California, United States. Image via depositphotos.

These animals are just a glimpse of the biodiversity within Redwood National Park, each playing a crucial role in the ecosystem. I hope you enjoyed reading about the animals that call Redwood National Park home. To read more like this, check out the articles below:

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