Rare Animals

Blandings Turtle, photo by Jonathan Mays Blanding's Turtle, photo by Jonathan Mays

Information about Maine's rare, threatened, and endangered animal species is maintained by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. There are currently 45 species of fish and wildlife are listed as endangered or threatened under Maine's Endangered Species Act.

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Least Bittern, photo by Jeremiah HaydenLeast Bittern, photo by Jeremiah Hayden
Juniper Hairstreak, photo by Jonathan MaysJuniper Hairstreak, photo by Jonathan Mays
Eastern Ribbon Snake, photo by Jonathan MaysEastern Ribbon Snake, photo by Jonathan Mays
Razorbill, photo by Jonathan MaysRazorbill, photo by Jonathan Mays
Male Clayton's Copper, Photo by Corrine MichaudMale Clayton's Copper, Photo by Corrine Michaud