Bluebird with Some New Birds on Chickadee Ridge

Nevada Wildlife Biologist Travis Allen spends his days in the field tracking and studying animals not found in many other places. From surveying Desert Bighorn Sheep, to Rocky Mountain Elk, and beyond, read on to hear why Allen's work wouldn't be the same anywhere else. #NVWildlife

A desert state might not be the first place you’d think to check when looking for wildflowers, but thanks to our wide elevation range, Nevada has diverse climates that support an array of flowers. Here’s a highlight of some of our favorite wildflower watch areas.

Discover the best places to spot migratory birds, bighorn sheep, wild horses and burros, the world's rarest fish, and tons more spectacular species at wildlife refuges, animal sanctuaries, and zoological parks around Nevada.

Whether you’re a bona fide bird nerd or a fledgling fan of our fine feathered friends, discover six of Nevada’s best birdwatching locales.

Studying most of Nevada's terrestrial, non-game wildlife, every day spent in on Nevada's back roads is different for Wildlife Diversity Biologist Mackenzie Jeffress. Read on to read why the esteemed Northern Goshawk ranks among her favorite. #NVWildlife

Of all the curiously uncommon gems Nevada has to offer, the Devils Hole pupfish is the rarest. In fact, it’s the rarest fish in the entire world—and it can only be found here in the Silver State.

If you want to go wildlife spotting in the Silver State, we’ve gathered some of the best places you might glimpse a view of some new-to-you or favorite creatures.

From a precious gem found nowhere else on the continent, to a tree older than the Great Wall of China, to a creature who can go without water for a year and beyond, Nevada is pretty proud to own some impressive icons. Read on for 12 fixtures you can experience—and develop a newfound passion for—only in the Silver State.

Although the desert bighorn sheep carries the Nevada State Animal crown upon its curvy horns, there's another worthy critter out here that we consider a just-as-deserving Silver State symbol: the one-and-only wild burro. Learn about what makes them such stalwart survivalists, their firm place in our rich mining history, and where you can see them yourself — and maybe even meet one face to snout.