A nocturnal animal, it has wing-like skin flaps and a flattened tail for a rudder. It is a favorite food of the northern spotted owl. Boeing 747 3. Swims to sea, wild and free. Returns to spawn, working dusk till dawn.
Several species live in Olympic's rivers, including coho, chinook and sockeye.
This animal eats small plants and animals, such as mosquitoes and larva. It serves as important food for bears and eagles. Red alders that hang over river banks provide needed shade, and logs in the rivers and streams offer protection. Whiskers, paws and very sharp claws. This very large cat lives in the forest and the mountains.