Wildlife
Some wildlife, notably lemming, arctic hare, muskox and arctic wolf live in the park, but sparse vegetation and low temperatures support only small populations. There is a very small Peary caribou population as well. During summer months, birds nest in the park including semipalmated plovers, red knots, gyrfalcon and long-tailed jaeger. Common plants include dwarf willow and arctic cotton, in addition to grasses and lichens. Plant and animal life is more concentrated in the Lake Hazen region, which has a milder climate than the surrounding ice cap covered mountains and valleys.
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