Animals in New York

Wildlife

White-tailed Deer

Common American deer with a white underside to its tail.

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Marmot

Stocky ground squirrel found in alpine meadows, hibernates in winter.

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Red Fox

Adaptable carnivore with reddish coat, common in rural and urban areas.

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American Bison

Massive grazing mammal with a hump, once dominant in North America.

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Beaver

Rodent known for building dams and lodges in rivers and streams.

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Coyote

Adaptable wild canid native to North America, known for its howl.

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Moose

Tallest deer with broad antlers, found in northern forests and wetlands.

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American Black Bear

Widespread bear species in North America, varies in color and habitat.

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Raccoon

Nocturnal mammal with masked face and ringed tail, very adaptable.

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Opossum

Nocturnal marsupial with prehensile tail, plays dead when threatened.

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River Otter

Playful semi-aquatic mammal that hunts fish in rivers and lakes.

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Barn Owl

Nocturnal owl with heart-shaped face, hunts rodents silently.

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Sparrow

Small brown songbird, common in cities, fields, and gardens.

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Peregrine Falcon

Fastest bird on Earth, dives at high speed to catch prey mid-air.

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Bald Eagle

White-headed eagle, national bird of the United States.

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Golden Eagle

Powerful raptor with golden-brown feathers, hunts in mountains and plains.

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Trumpeter Swan

North American swan with deep honking call, entirely white as adult.

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Wren

Tiny brown songbird with a loud voice, common in many habitats.

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Orca

Powerful black-and-white marine predator, also known as killer whale.

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Seal

Aquatic mammal with flippers, rests on land but feeds in the sea.

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Common Dolphin

Fast-swimming dolphin with a yellowish side patch, lives in oceans worldwide.

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Great White Shark

Powerful ocean predator with serrated teeth, known for breaching attacks.

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Most Dangerous Animals in New York

New York has more people than wild animals, but in the state’s forests and upstate areas, you might find bears or snakes. They usually stay away from humans, but it’s good to be cautious when hiking.