List of Animals

List of Animals, Scientific Name, Number Seen, and/or Evidence of Presence:

Great Basin Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis longipipes)- Very common lizard found along rocks, fences, and logs. It is light gray to black on top and has a blue metallic throat and belly sides. It can reach up to 6 inches long. (Seen 4)

Coyote (Canine latrans)- Common in Eaton Canyon. The coyote's pelt varies from grayish-brown to yellowish-gray on the upper parts, while the throat and belly tend to have a buff or white color. The forelegs, sides of the head, muzzle and paws are reddish-brown. (E.O.P. 2)

Mule Deer (Odocoileus Hemionus)- The mule deers' tail is black tipped, and their antlers fork as they grow (E.O.P. 1)

California Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi)- This type of squirrel is found everywhere throughout the chaparral biome and California.Their fur contains a mixture of gray, light brown and dusky hairs; the underside is lighter, buff or grayish yellow. The fur around the eyes is whitish, while that around the ears is black. (Seen 2) 

Desert Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus audubonii)- The desert cottontail uses burrows made by other rodents rather than making its own. Like all cottontail rabbits, the desert cottontail has a rounded tail with white fur on the underside which is visible as it runs away. It is a light grayish-brown in colour, with almost white fur on the belly. (Seen 2)