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The Official Website of the Department of Fish and Game (DFG)

 
Wildlife Information

Wildlife Facts

Wildlife (wild' lif '): n. animals that are not tamed or domesticated and includes, but is not limited to, insects, mollusks,spiders, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and mammals

Though many people tend to visualize furry, Great Horned Owlfour footed animals as wildlife, the actual definition of this word is much broader as is the scope of MassWildlife's activities and responsibilities. This page will link you to fact sheets and other information about a host of wildlife species currently posted on MassWildlife's website.