Species

An image of a flock of Northern Pintails.

Featured Species

Explore species that are experiencing high degrees of interest, exciting conservation projects, and more. These are just a few highlighted species of the thousands under USFWS governance.

Bald eagles perched in a tree
Bald Eagle
gray wolf lying down with head turned to camera
Gray Wolf
orange and black monarch butterfly on yellow stiff goldenrod flower
Monarch
Indiana Bat
Atlantic Salmon
West indian manatee at Silver Spring
Manatee
Grizzly bear walking through a field
Grizzly Bear
An adult whooping crane eats a blue crab while wading in a coastal marsh, surrounded by green and brown vegetation.
Whooping Crane
Peregrine falcon in flight low over the ice

Our Nation's Nature Series

From American icons to subtle specialists, join us as we highlight the incredible wildlife that calls this beautiful country home. We showcase seven species each week: one species for each of the 250 days leading up to America's 250th birthday.

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An adult bog turtle stands in green grass and looks up, showing the orange marking on its neck.

Explore all Species

The Fish and Wildlife Service takes the lead in recovering, conserving, regulating, and managing various species that occur in the United States as well as globally.  Search for a species by name, location, or taxonomy. 

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Species Initiatives and Programs

Two curious animals with long necks and what looks like black masks around their eyes peek out from a burrow in the ground.
Endangered Species
We provide national leadership in the recovery and conservation of our nation's imperiled plant and animal species, working with experts in the scientific community to identify species on the verge of extinction and to build their road to recovery.
A large, wet, furry brown rodent standing on grassy land next to a body of water
Invasive Species
Invasive species are non-native plants, animals and other living organisms that thrive in areas where they don’t naturally live, causing economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal or plant health. We work to prevent, control and eradicate invasive species, using environmentally sensitive approaches.
A biologist holds a swan in front of a floatplane in Alaska
Species Management
We take the lead in recovering and conserving our nation's imperiled species by fostering partnerships, employing scientific excellence, and developing a workforce of conservation leaders.