From desert scrub to mountain forest, the 14,000 acre Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness region includes a wide variety of biotic communities influenced by varying altitudes, temperatures and precipitation. This isolated mountain range, or "island", serves as a refuge for numerous plant and animal species that do not occur in the surrounding areas. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.