Wildlife

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• Bats Count!

  View a live big brown bat colony at White Memorial Conservation Center through a Bat Cam.

• Learn About Wildlife in Connecticut

  Links to educational materials related to Connecticut wildlife.

• Habitat Management for Wildlife

  Links to information about wildlife habitat topics for the Wildlife Division.

• Bat Appreciation Day at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine

  Learn about bats at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, sponsored by the CT DEEP and Department of Economic and Community Development.

• Partner Stories

  Project Stories from Conservation Partners

• House Sparrows, Starlings and Pigeons in Distress

  Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit

• Nuisance and Distressed Wildlife

  Assistance with wildlife conflicts, and sick, distressed, and orphaned wildlife.

• Bats in Distress

  Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats.

• Deer in Distress

  Rehabilitating an injured, adult deer is prohibited due to the potential dangers to humans and to the lack of success in trying to confine an adult deer for long term care.

• Living with Black Bears

  Take steps to keep black bears wild and avoid attracting them near your home.

• Foxes in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, foxes.

• Reptiles and Amphibians in Distress

  Turtles and snakes are often the victims of road collisions and lawn mower damage.

• Small Mammals in Distress

• Birds in Distress

  Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit.

• Raccoons in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, raccoons.