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Big Hole National BattlefieldNez Perce Encampment along the Big Hole River
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Big Hole National Battlefield
Nature & Science
 

Big Hole National Battlefield is part of the Upper Columbia Basin Network Inventory and Monitoring Program.  This group of scientist comes to the park to gather data to keep park managers abreast of what is happening in the natural world and monitor species of concern.  To learn more about what this group does and to see species list for plants, birds and animals, please visit the UCBN I&M website.

The Nez Perce had approximately 2000 horses with them at the time of the battle.  

Did You Know?
One of the first tribes to selectively breed horses, the Nez Perce created the breed we know today as the Appaloosa.

Last Updated: November 03, 2009 at 12:50 EST