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1 <br />It is evident chat wildlife are a lot more adapt- <br />, able than first predicted. Numerous species are commonly <br />observed on the mine site and on areas immediately adja- <br />' cent to the mine, and there is no evidence that any popu- <br />' lations have been significantly affected by the mining <br /> activity. <br /> Black Bear and Mountain Lions: Black bear occur <br /> throughout the lease area, particularly in the mountain <br />' shrub <br />s <br />ruce-fir <br />d a <br />B <br />i <br />ll <br />b <br /> , <br />p <br />an <br />spen. <br />ear are occas <br />ona <br />y o <br />- <br /> served from the mine facility; however, mountain lion have <br /> not been seen and are not particularly common. <br /> Small Mammals: <br /> There is a great variety of small animals in the <br /> area <br />Beaver and raccoon occur alon <br />most of Fo <br />r Mil <br /> . <br />g <br />u <br />e <br />' Creek. Red squirrels, snowshoe hares, and martin can be <br /> found in the spruce-fir. In the mountain shrub habitat <br />1 closer to the mine chipmunks, cottontail rabbits, rock <br /> squirrels, and deer mice are commonly observed. Small main- <br />, mals can sometimes be considered <br />ests at the mine but c <br />n <br /> p <br />a <br />' also provide entertainment. <br /> Game Birds: <br />' Four species of game birds occur on the lease area: <br />Turkey, mourning dove, pigeon and blue grouse. Water fowl <br />' use is very limited due to the lack of water on the permit <br />areas. <br /> <br /> <br />