Wildlife

The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is home to at least 31 species of mammals, 7 species of fish, 3 species of amphibians, 19 species of reptiles, 45 species of butterflies, 18 species of ants, and hundreds of species of other insects and invertebrates (confirmed and expected). More than 135 species of birds have been observed nesting or roosting in the Arboretum.

• Arboretum species list: Invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, mammals
• Arboretum species list: Birds
• Birds of the Arboretum checklist and field card
• Arboretum species list: Ants

The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden is committed to providing wildlife habitat, supporting native pollinators, managing insect pests with beneficial insects and other biological controls, and balancing the needs of wildlife populations with the needs of the plant collections.

Learn more

• Conserving Shields Grove
• Arboretum Wildlife Management & Enhancement Plan

Images of Arboretum Wildlife

Hover over the image below to toggle the right arrow that allows you to scroll through the many types of animals that call the Arboretum home.