​Animals and Wildlife Native to Long Island

Learn where to find them, understanding their needs behaviors, and life cycles. 

Wildlife Conservation Terminology & Seasonal Changes

• Biodiversity refers to the variety of life found; where more diverse populations are more resilient.
• Population dynamics is the up and down swings of a wildlife population across space and time.
• Limiting factors  are items in short supply.  Each species requires certain, cover,  habitat structure and size.
• Fragmentation impacts biodiversity. Some species become isolated and can't maintain viable populations sizes, while others require large home ranges to survive.
• Endangered and threatened species refer to declining populations.​
• Reintroductions is the intentional return of wildlife via relocation.  Repopulation is a natural process where wildlife returns on their own as suitable habitat becomes available.
• Invasive Species disrupt naturally occurring  ecosystems.

Also search Long Island Conservation for more information about the  Long Island wildlife.   Discover Long Island Parks and the Park Resources specializing in wildlife education, conservation, and more.