Maine is home to a wide variety of animals in the forests, fields, wetlands and along the coast. The diverse regions of the Pine Tree State make it ideal for animals to thrive.

Everyday Sightings

Many of these animals like birds and squirrels are common and can be seen every day around yards, homes and outside businesses. Locals welcome them with food, feeders and kindness.

More Remote Animals

Some animals spend their time deep in the woods like deer, moose and bears. Marine life like seals stay far enough from people along the beaches.

Year-Round Residents

These everyday animals are year-round residents and know how to make it through the hot summer and the cold winter. Maine’s rich ecosystem is abundant and the animals love it.

Maine’s Most Common Animals

Here are the 12 most common animals in the state from the coast to the northern border.

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Maine's Most Common Animals

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