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Posted in North Dakota Nature October 12, 2015 by Jennifer Young

13 Photos Of Wildlife In North Dakota That Will Drop Your Jaw

In North Dakota, we’re lucky to have such an abundance of wildlife species. Whether you go on a hike, spend the day in a park, or just simply look out your window, you’ll see many different types of wildlife species. Listed below are 13 examples of the many different types of wildlife species you can find in North Dakota.

1. A pair of subadult northern leopard frogs in Burleigh County, North Dakota.

2. Geese resting and feeding in a field in McIntosh County, North Dakota.

3. This lucky snapping turtle was rescued and released in the McDowell Dam area in Burleigh County, North Dakota.

4. An American plains bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

5. A pair of Red Fox kits at play in McIntosh County, North Dakota.

6. A beautiful snowy owl in North Dakota after the snow has melted.

7. A wild mule deer buck in the badlands of western North Dakota.

8. How adorable is this duck and her ducklings? Love it!

9. A herd of cattle hanging out in the Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge.

10. Monarch butterflies are so BEAUTIFUL!!!

11. Most snakes are scary, but there's something special about this Eastern Yellowbelly Racer.

12. American White Pelicans nesting at Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

13. A herd of wild horses in the badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Which North Dakota wildlife photo is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.