![]() Death Valley: The name is forbidding and gloomy. Yet here you can find colorful badlands, snow-covered peaks, beautiful sand dunes, rugged canyons, the driest and lowest spot in North America, and the hottest in the world. ![]() Animals
Death Valley has nearly 400 species of native wildlife! ![]() Plants
Death Valley has more than 1,000 described plant species ranging from ancient bristlecone pines to ephemeral spring wildflowers. ![]() Environmental Factors
Climate change, invasive species, pollution, and mining all affect Death Valley. ![]() Natural Features & Ecosystems
Geology, geography, faults, springs and water features, the Racetrack, Devil's Hole and more! ![]() Death Valley as a Biosphere Reserve
Much more than its name, Death Valley is an active world of contrasts and extremes. ![]() Research Permits
To apply for a scientific research and collecting permit, visit the NPS Research Permit and Reporting System website. |
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Last updated: January 4, 2022