Badlands In Brief
Summary: Join park rangers as they explore the resources of Badlands National Park. These short video podcasts may help you prepare for a visit, research a school project, or discover more about the natural and cultural history of your national park. Visit www.nps.gov/badl to learn more. People are drawn to the rugged, scenic beauty of Badlands National Park. These geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, deer, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.
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The Badlands are a source of inspiration for artists of all disciplines. Find out more about the program and view artwork submissions.
Seven year old Kylie Ferguson discovered a rare saber tooth cat skull while on vacation in Badlands National Park. Learn about her amazing fossil discovery in this 5 minute video.
How did the Badlands form? Learn the geologic story here. Millions of years of deposition and erosion contribute to the stunning scenery you see today.
Students gain an understanding and appreciation of Badlands Earth history by watching a 6-minute ranger video and completing the suggested activities.
Get ready to earn your badge! In this episode, twelve year old Nathan Wooden Knife describes the Badlands junior ranger program.
Planning a visit to the Badlands? Find out where you can see common park wildlife such as bison, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and pronghorn.
Welcome to Badlands National Park! A park ranger introduces you to the amazing resources found here. The scenic rock formations of Badlands National Park contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expansive prairie ecosystem that is home to many animals such as bison, bighorn sheep, deer, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets.
