Osteichthyes
Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) is unique to our park because they are found in the Quinault and Ozette River systems of Olympic National Park. Chordate are only present during embryonic development in some chordates. Salmoniformes spawn in freshwater and live most of their lives in the sea.
Amphibia
Olympic Torrent Salamander (Rhyacotriton olympicus) has a dorsal nerve cord that runs down the length of the organism. Caudata: hey are found in a variety of wet or moist habitats including swamps, streams, lakes, ponds, marshes, forests, and caves. It’s unique to our park because they are found in 41% of 168 streams and 47% of 235 seeps surveyed.
Reptilia
Rubber boa (Charina bottae) are unique to our park because they are one of the three snake species found in Olympic National Park. Craniata are cold blooded and lay eggs on land. Squamata, a class of the Craniata, shed their skin periodically.
Aves
Sooty grouse (Dendragapus fuliginosus) is unique to our park because it is located in the north pacific region of the U.S. Chordata has postal anal tail, and Galliformes have pear-shaped bodies and plump, rounded wings. They also have small bills.
Carnivores
Fisher Kit ( Martes pennant) is unique to our park because it lives on the North-western region of the U.S which is where the park is located. The Chordata Phyla has a dorsal hollow nerve cord which develops into the central nervous system: the brain and spine. A Carnivora has molars that are blade-like and more suited for cutting than grinding.
Herbivores
Hoary Marmot (Marmota Caligata) is unique to our park because it is located in the north-western region of the U.S. where the park is located. This animal serves as a prey for bigger carnivores in the park. The Chordata Phyla has skeletal support, which gives the phylum its name, and develops into the vertebral column in vertebrates. Rodents also have enlarged, chisel-shaped upper and lower front incisors that grow throughout their lives.
Omnivores
Black Bear ( Ursus americanus) is not very unique to our park because it is found all around the U.S. They are found in the forested areas of the park, along with swamps and mountainous regions in the park. The Chordate Phyla has spinal cords. It is also a Carnivora which has a skull shaped with large brains.
Rodents
The Olympic Chipmunk is unique to our park because the only place you find these animals are in this park. When it makes its burrows in the ground, it allows the grass and other plants to be air-rated naturally and of no cost.