Signs of Life Exhibit

Look closely at the ground to see who has passed this way.

NPS/CA Hoyt

Quick Facts

Location:

Big Bend National Park

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Accessible Sites, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Pets Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible

In the desert you might not see animals at midday, but their signs are all around you. Burrows of various sizes might belong to ground bees, tarantulas, or kangaroo rats. Listen for the clicking of grasshoppers and the distant scream of a red-tailed hawk.