Kansas Prairie Animal Species**

Choose a prairie type.

Species lists are not all inclusive.

     

Shortgrass

Mixed Prairie

Tallgrass

Some animal species may live in tallgrass, mid-grass and/or shortgrass prairies as indicated. 

 

Prepared by Valerie Wright and Annie Baker July 2005
       
Species lists are not all inclusive.
If you find different species in your area, please notify Konza Environmental Education Program
Naturalist Dr. Valerie Wright, konzaed@ksu.edu.
       
**Sources:      
Bee, James W., et al. Mammals in Kansas. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas Printing Service, 1981.
       
Collins, Joseph T. Amphibians and Reptiles in Kansas. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas Printing
Service, 1982.
       
Jones, J. Knox, Jr., David M. Armstrong, and Jerry R. Choate. Guide to Mammals of the Plains States.
Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 1985.
       
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. 2001. Animal Diversity Web
(http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html).