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While many of these animals are a rare treat to encounter, the smaller animals such as squirrels and birds are found in abundance. Among the highlights of traveling in the Tahoe woods are the fascinating trees and wildflowers that you pass along the way. This book provides a quick, easily understood introduction to the most common animals and plants in the Tahoe Basin area; it is not intended to substitute for a good field guide.

The Largest Animals in the Tahoe Region

Black Bear The largest omnivores in the Sierra are black bears, but often their fur is cinnamon brown, dark brown, reddish, and sometimes even off-white. Bears are common on the west shore of the lake, where numerous garbage cans provide a tempting place to scavenge a free meal on garbage collection days. Whether you live in the Tahoe area or are just visiting, you can do your part to protect bears—and yourself—by keeping your garbage away from where they can get to it. If you are camping or backpacking in bear country, follow these simple rules: