Nebraska is the crossroads of the United States - west meets east, north meets south. This position creates a

Swift fox - Vulpes velox

very unique and diverse landscape across the state. Support for Nebraska wildlife is provided from hunters, trappers, fishermen, federal grants, and state taxes. Nongame wildlife is supported solely through the nongame and endangered species fund. This fund accrues through the tax checkoff and donations from citizens. The nongame fund represents a very small amount compared to the funds for game species, yet nongame species comprise the vast majority of the diversity of Nebraska.

Nebraska Biodiversity:
Birds - 400 species	Only 35 of these are considered game species
Mammals - 95 species	Only 11 are hunted or trapped = 11%
Reptiles and Amphibians - 60+	Ornate box turtle, Blandings turtle
Fish - 80 species	Almost half of nongame species are threatened or endangered
Plants - 1470 species	Vast array of plant species
Insects - 10's of thousands	5th highest butterfly diversity of any state
Endangered species	27 on endangered and threatened lists

Nebraska Game and Parks staff is working on numerous projects across the state. There are many exciting opportunities in the state to impact wildlife populations. For more information about nongame wildlife in Nebraska contact:

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Tammy S. Snyder
LIP Coordinator / Wildlife Biologist
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 471-0641