Wildlife in North Carolina

The animals you can find in North Carolina, and where and when to see them.

These 52 guides cover the wildlife people ask about most in North Carolina, from owl, pelican and bald eagle to the rest of the list below. Each one answers the practical questions: is the animal really found here, where you can see it, how to tell it apart from its lookalikes, and the best time of year to look. The answers come from public wildlife records, so they reflect what people have actually reported in North Carolina, not guesswork. Pick an animal below to start.