If you have any questions about the wildlife of New York City, you can contact the New York Wildlife Commission, sometimes called the New York Fish & Wildlife Agency. New York game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and New York City wildlife management. They deal with wild animals outside the range of a pest control company, such as cougars or bears. If you have a problem with nuisance wildlife in New York City like squirrels, snakes, bats, or raccoons, the state agency is very unlikely to help. You need to hire a private company (here are their prices) such as Hunters Wildlife Removal at 646-604-8332.

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I also have listed several sources for free New York City wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the New York City Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 646-569-5860 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of New York City.

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New York State bird: Eastern bluebird
State mammal: Beaver
State amphibian: Wood frog
State fish: Brook trout and striped bass
State insect: 9-spotted ladybug
State reptile: Common snapping turtle

New York State is home to one of the largest, progressive cities in the United States, but it is also the home of the forever-wild Adirondack Mountains, a place teeming with wildlife. Most residents in Upstate New York are no stranger to nature's critters, communing with snakes, wolves, deer, bobcats, and a plethora of other animals.

Due to the hot summers and cold winters in New York, the state is filled with a variety of animals. The largest of these is the elusive moose, which can weigh up to 1800 pounds. Recent years have seen an increase in black bear activity, and some sightings-denied by the New York Department of Environmental Control-of cougars have been reported. Of nuisance predators, coyotes are the most feared, raiding farms and killing livestock as their numbers continue to grow in all rural areas of the state. Urban coyotes are also a huge concern in New York, and pose a serious threat to pets and small children.

New York has an animal called a fisher, a fierce weasel-like animal that lives in the deep forests and grows up to 20 pounds. It is one of the only animals willing to hunt porcupine.

Nuisance animals are just as common in New York as in any other state. During the last decade, feral swine have moved north from Pennsylvania. These animals are fast, aggressive, and dangerous. With a voracious appetite, the swine are able to decimate large areas of food plots, and have become a plight on local farms.

Aside from the new sightings of invasive species like the wild hog, New York has a good number of native nuisance animals. Home owners are often battling with grey squirrels, flying squirrels, and red squirrels. Chipmunks and field mice abound. Yards and plants meet an untimely end meted out by voles and moles. Larger animals, like the black bear, like to wander into yards and feed on garbage or bird seed. These giant animals, often weighing 500 pounds or more, are slowly losing their fear of humans, making them bold and potentially dangerous. Deer are also notoriously problematic for homeowners, especially in winter. These timid grazers strip the bark off of trees and shrubs when food is scarce, often killing the plants by the time spring rolls around. And spring, when it does come, brings with it problems of breeding animals looking for safe havens to give birth. Raccoons, woodchucks, skunks, and opossums are all potential home invaders. Even the beaver can pose problems once the weather warms, blocking up streams and causing flood damage.

Residents of New York know the importance of keeping their homes in good repair and garbage sealed tight in containers. With such a variety of animals nuisance control has become second nature for most of the human population.

If you need a professional wildlife trapper in New York City, NY call Hunters Wildlife Removal: 646-604-8332

New York City Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in New York City, NY. They frequently raid trash cans and steal pet food. They also often choose to live in the attic or chimney of your home. One of New York's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer New York City raccoon removal.

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New York City Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in New York City. They love to live in an attic, and will chew on wood or electrical wires. They are agile creatures, and live throughout the state of New York. Call Hunters Wildlife Removal if you need squirrel removal in New York City.

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New York City Opossum:

You may spot this animal in New York City at night time, perhaps rooting through your garbage. This opportunistic animal will take your pet's food or live under your porch. The possum is a great New York survivor, and not all that ugly.

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New York City Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in New York City, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of New York, browse this site or give us a call at 646-604-8332. We at Hunters Wildlife Removal can provide New York City snake control any time you need us.

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New York City Rat Control:

The Norway Rat, Roof Rat, and House Mouse inhabit most areas of North America that people inhabit, including most New York cities. They contaminate food and love to live in the walls or attic of a home. Hunters Wildlife Removal can get rid of them once and for all.

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New York City Bats:

Bats are special animals, and found throughout New York. They are good creatures and eat a lot of insects, but if you have an infestation of bats in your home or building, you can give us a call for professional New York City bat removal and control.

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REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: 718-272-7200

To report a dead animal on the road, an injured bird, a lost baby squirrel, a dangerous bear, or anything like that, call animal services at 718-272-7200

If they can't help, call the New York Wildlife Commission at 718-272-7200. You can also call your local sheriff department at 718-272-7200 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

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We are experts with all kinds of NY wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to New York City. If you need New York City pigeon control, geese or other bird removal, we can help. We are experts with skunks and skunk problems, digging animals such as moles, armadillos, & groundhogs, and we offer New York beaver control and removal. Hunters Wildlife Removal also provides dead animal removal services. 646-604-8332

We service all of New York City, including Manhattan animal control, Brooklyn Pest Control, Queens wildlife removal, and Bronx animal trapping.

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New York City Wildlife Tip
Could This Be A Rodent Dropping? Ceiling Tile Is Housing Rodents. - If you suspect you have rodents in your home you will, no doubt, be anxious to evict them from your property as quickly as possible. Rodents make a lot of noise and you may see evidence of nests (or dreys) such as twigs, torn insulation material and leaves. Unfortunately once you have rodents in your attic, it won't be long before they are in your ceiling where the rodent droppings will contaminate the ceiling tiles. Rodent droppings in ceiling tiles may mean the tiles need to be replaced - since rodents like to spread their droppings around and urinate as they run you will find a large part of the infested area is contaminated with rodent droppings.

Great care must be taken when dealing with rodent droppings in your ceiling tiles - protective clothing including gloves and a mask should be worn in order to avoid contamination from the fecal matter. A deep clean should be undertaken and the area well ventilated - any ventilation must also be rodent proofed in order to prevent the rodents regaining access to your property and causing further costly damage. Any materials removed from the attic and ceiling during this cleaning process must be disposed of responsibly and carefully.

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New York City, NY Wildlife News Clip:
Wildlife - Nature in the City of New York City

Walking this land with the ad hoc band of ecological healers, I began to see the mess and tangled growth give way to the kind of vision Squirrel and Snake Man was describing. A rutted hillside became the spot for a native grassland and wildflower meadow. The ragged, weedy edge of a parking lot started to seem like the right place for a wetland of frogs and rare plants. The menacing hollow became a sunny patch of native shrubs interlaced with walking paths. New York has an abundance of wildlife, and New York City is no exception.

As he speaks, Squirrel and Snake Man is constantly interrupting himself to point something out. "There's a kestrel," he says, pointing to something on a telephone line and reaching for his binoculars. "When we were growing up they were really common in the city, but now they're not, so it's really cool to see this one." Although several species of wildlife roam New York City, only a few, such as raccoons and squirrels, are considered pest wildlife.

It was as though he'd just run into an old friend. Squirrel and Snake Man handed me the binoculars, and I could see the magnificent bird -- the smallest North American falcon -- looking back at us with its sharp eyes. The bird perched expectantly, as though impatient for Squirrel and Snake Man to turn the derelict patch of earth beneath it into a bountiful hunting ground. Remember to treat the wild animals of New York City, New York, with respect.

"If you disturb something enough, then people don't even want to look anymore -- it's heartbreaking," Squirrel and Snake Man went on, regarding the slope with a little of the kestrel's impatience. "We need to re-instill this life, this excitement about the land. It's gotta start here in the cities because there's not enough room everywhere else." New York has many reptiles, and it's important to be able to identify New York City snake species and mammals.

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Critter Problem at Your House? Hire Hunters Wildlife Removal
Wildlife removal is not a free service.

If you have a New York City wildlife problem and need help, call Hunters Wildlife Removal at 646-604-8332. They provide professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of New York City. They offer custom New York City wildlife control solutions for almost any type of wildlife problem, whether it be the noises of squirrels running through the attic, a colony of bats living in a building, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon, they have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your wild animal problem in Kings County in New York. Check their prices, and for a consultation, give them a call at 646-604-8332

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You're still reading this page? We do not operate New York City wildlife rescue, or a New York City zoo or nature center, or New York City wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in New York City to solve your problem for you, call Hunters Wildlife Removal: 646-604-8332 and they can help you with your New York City wildlife problem.