What Is the Wildlife in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

Ohio's national park features waterfalls, train rides, history, and lots of wildlife.

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Both red and gray foxes inhabit the park.

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With marshes and forests, the park is a birding paradise, attracting many species.

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Beaver Marsh attracts lots of ducks and geese.

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Turtles also hang out at the marsh.

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You may also spot beavers, otters, minks, and muskrats.

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Look closely as you hike the forested trails.

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Don't forget to look up as well. Ten raptors inhabit the park, including eagles.

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Ohio's national park features waterfalls, train rides, history, and lots of wildlife.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Both red and gray foxes inhabit the park.

Fox

With marshes and forests, the park is a birding paradise, attracting many species.

Great Blue Heron

Beaver Marsh attracts lots of ducks and geese.

Wood Duck

Turtles also hang out at the marsh.

Painted Turtle

You may also spot beavers, otters, minks, and muskrats.

Otter

Look closely as you hike the forested trails.

Deer

Don't forget to look up as well. Ten raptors inhabit the park, including eagles.

Bald Eagle

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