May 19, 2026
Fort Bufordi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in North Dakota
Prairies, wetlands, grasslands, and open horizons
North Dakota is defined by prairie country, wetlands, river valleys, and open skies, making it especially strong for birdlife, grassland species, and quiet large-scale landscapes.
Sightings
168
Places
48
Species
112
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in North Dakota
A recent look at wildlife sightings across North Dakota.
May 19, 2026
Fort Bufordi
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Sep 21, 2025
Red River Zooi
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Oct 13, 2024
Fort Bufordi
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Sep 16, 2024
Fort Bufordi
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Sep 16, 2024
Fort Bufordi
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(c) Rob Foster, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across North Dakota.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn North Dakota's guide into an actual day out.
Zoo30 sightings14 species
North Dakota, US
Red River Zoo
You might spot Red Panda, Pallas's Cat, and Sichuan Takin.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
North Dakota, US
Roosevelt Park Zoo
You might spot African Lion, Tiger, and Reticulated Giraffe.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Dakota, US
Denbigh Experimental Forest
You might spot Western Poison Ivy, Wild Licorice, and Leadplant.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Dakota, US
Fort Buford
You might spot Moose, Ring-Necked Pheasant, and Field Bindweed.
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Zoo24 sightings14 species
North Dakota, US
Dakota Zoo
You might spot Tiger, Grizzly Bear, and African Penguin.
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Park18 sightings12 species
North Dakota, US
Fort Clark Trading Post State Historic Site
You might spot Woodhouse's Toad, Scarlet Globemallow, and Turkey.
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Popular Species
Popular species in North Dakota
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across North Dakota.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for North Dakota
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of North Dakota.
Birds
Birding in North Dakota
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across North Dakota.
44 Sightings29 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in North Dakota
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across North Dakota.
60 Sightings42 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in North Dakota
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in North Dakota feel richer.
28 Sightings18 Species
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