Wildlife Species

"Exurban” areas lie between suburban and rural. An increase in human development in these once-rural places means that both wildlife species and human... Learn More

People tend to associate wildlife track and sign with game species like deer and moose, but they're often surprised to learn you can also identify the... Learn More

July was a busy month for butterfly enthusiasts in New Hampshire, with over 130 participants gathering for day-long butterfly monitoring surveys organ... Learn More

Much of the work of NH Fish & Game Department's Fisheries Habitat Program is providing technical assistance/expertise to restore and conserve fish hab... Learn More

With some of New Hampshire's tiniest critters in mind, Carroll County Forester Wendy Scribner tackles the dilemma of what to do with all of the leaves... Learn More

Small mammals and mycorrhizal fungi are integral component to forests, but how do their interactions shape forest regeneration? UNH research at the Se... Learn More

Butterflies are present all over our state in every inch of available habitat including wetlands, woods, fields and backyards. The NH Butterfly Monito... Learn More

In wildlife conservation, connections matter. As our landscape changes, maintaining and restoring connected habitats is critical for wildlife. The NH... Learn More

Scat is a sign left behind by every species of wildlife, and different wildlife species have scat with unique characteristics. Learning how to identif... Learn More

Chimney Swifts are uncontested masters of the air, and only stop flying to nest and sleep. They are a common sight in most of New Hampshire’s towns an... Learn More