The park's plants and animals are accustomed to wet habitats, so the recurring droughts are putting wildlife at serious risk. Two species of squirrels, the red squirrel and Abert’s squirrel, have already left the park and so has the Juniper titmouse, which typically makes piñon-juniper woodland its home. With more frequent wildfires, officials are worried even more animals might disappear.

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