Animals

Animals

This photo shows a side profile of a young deer, known as a fawn, looking directly in to the camera. The deer is very well lit and the background is blurry.
A young white-tailed deer, also known as a fawn

While hundreds of different species of wildlife call New York City home, humans have a greater chance of encountering certain wildlife species than others. Whether it is a deer wandering across the road or a raccoon looking for something to eat, the possibility of a wildlife encounter exists every day and around every corner. Choose an animal from the column on the left side of this page to learn more about how to enjoy and coexist with them safely. And click here to find out more about what NYC's wildlife is doing and where they can be spotted throughout the year.