Pa'rus A Living Canyon

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Transcript

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Hello.

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I'm Ranger Nicholas,

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and I'm standing here
on the Pa’rus trail

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next to a sign
titled A Living Canyon.

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Now, when you think of Zion,
you might envision

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the towering cliffs
that form the canyon walls,

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but equally important
to the natural beauty

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here is the abundance of plant
and animal life.

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Both exist
because of the presence of water

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sources like the Virgin River,
which this trail follows.

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The water that the river

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supplies supports the diverse
riparian or riverside ecosystem

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in the canyon.

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And the Virgin River itself
hosts many flood adapted fishes

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and amphibian species.

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Animals require
constant access to water.

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Just like the plants
that live in this area.

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Like the Fremont cottonwoods.

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These plants, in turn, provide
food and habitat for the animals

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that live here. As you
stroll the trail,

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keep an eye out for mule deer
grazing in the rabbit brush.

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Or porcupines
resting high in the trees.

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I encourage you

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to take some time to stop,
look and listen for wildlife.

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And always remember
to give them plenty of space.

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Thanks for joining me

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as you hike today and learning
more about Zion National Park.

Description

Ranger Nick talks about the connection between water, plants, and wildlife in Zion!

Duration

1 minute, 10 seconds

Credit

NPS

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