wildlife-status

Reports of mountain lion sightings in New Jersey generate significant public interest and occasional concern. This evergreen explainer describes how to interpret these reports,...

Bald eagles that are confirmed alive as of the most recent verified counts include identifiable individuals tracked by wildlife agencies and recognized rehabilitation centers. T...

Alligators are not established residents of Illinois. No breeding populations exist in the state. Occasional reports involve released or escaped pets, and rare vagrant records l...