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US Wildlife

US Wildlife

Wildlife traditionally refers to non-domesticated animal species, but has come to include all plants, fungi and other organisms which grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans.Unique wildlife habitats should be preserved and protected.

Nearly 3,000 animal species live in the United States (including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish). Invertebrates such as insects and crustaceans are not included in this number.
In the United States there are 428 mammal species, 784 birds, 311 reptiles, 295 amphibians, and 1,154 fish species.

Mammals
Carnivores 39
Hoofed Mammals 12
Bats 45
Rabbits, Hares, Pikas 19
Rodents 207
Shrews, Moles 46
Opossum, Manatee, Armadillo 3
Whales, Porpoises, Dolphins 43
Seals, Sea Lions, Walrus 14

Reptiles
Lizards 111
Snakes 142
Turtles 56

Amphibians
Frogs, Toads 104
Salamanders 191

Animal Categories Explained

  • Carnivores are animals that eat meat, and range from wolves to weasels. The group contains bears, wildcats, foxes, marten, otters, skunks, raccoon and wolverine.
  • Hoofed mammals include caribou, elk, deer, moose, pronghorn, peccary, sheep, mountain goat, muskox and bison.
  • Rodents include rats and mice, plus voles, lemmings, squirrels, chipmunks, gophers, marmots, porcupine and beaver.

 

  • Western United States
    • Channel Islands
  • Southern United States
  • Central United States
  • Eastern United States
  • Hawaiian Islands
  • Alaska
    • Aleutian Islands
  •  Territories
    • American Samoa
    • Virgin Islands
    • Guam
    • Northern Mariana Islands
    • Puerto Rico

What is conservation of wild life?

Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats. Among the goals of wildlife conservation are to ensure that nature will be around for future generations to enjoy and to recognize the importance of…

What is wild life?

Wildlife traditionally refers to non-domesticated animal species, but has come to include all plants, fungi and other organisms which grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans.