IST 605: New York State Wildlife

Welcome to my guide on wildlife in New York!

Are you interested in learning more about the species you may encounter when exploring regions of New York? This guide focuses on mammals and reptiles found across the state, and is intended for nature lovers and curious minds. Information covered in this guide ranges from species identification and common characteristics, diets, habitats, and breeding information for New York State mammal and reptile life. 

This guide includes easy-to-navigate resources that can be used by all adults to begin building basic knowledge of the different animals seen across the state, with a focus on the Adirondack region. Familiarize yourself with your local wildlife and keep an eye out for diverse species next time you’re enjoying the great outdoors!

Did you know that the common snapping turtle is the official state reptile of New York?

Relevant Keywords:

New York, Wildlife, Mammals, Reptiles, Identification, Characteristics, Habitat, Behavior

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Search Strategies:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was the primary resource for collecting information about New York's wildlife. From the DEC's website homepage (https://dec.ny.gov/), selecting "Nature" at the top of the page provides a vast amount of information on a variety of wildlife topics. 

Selecting "Animals, Fish, & Plants" results in an overview of New York's wildlife. On the left side of the page, filters (species type, region, conservation status, and interactions with humans) can be used to sort through the results. 

"Wildlife Health" covers information regarding what to do if you find abandoned, sick, injured, or dead animals. This page provides relevant resources related to the topics discussed. 

"Nuisance Wildlife Species" identifies species that are commonly problematic, contains resources for resolving wildlife issues, and provides other helpful related resources.