Animals Discovered by Lewis and Clark p.56

Animals Discovered by Lewis and Clark p.56

Lewis and Clark came across vast herds of bison while they were on their journey. The Expedition was the first to send descriptions of a vulture-like bird eventually named the California condor. The Corps of Discovery spent many hours trying to capture a cute prairie dog like this one.                  What Kind of Animals Did Lewis and Clark Discover? Lewis and Clark biographers tell stories of their encounters with wild animals. National Geographic's Prairie Dogs at Home Travel through a series of virtual burrows and learn about prairie dogs. In the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark Find out what Lewis and Clark observed about more than 30 different plants and animals—and what's left today.

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