Wildlife in West Virginia

The animals you can find in West Virginia, and where and when to see them.

These 123 guides cover the wildlife people ask about most in West Virginia, from tree frog, coyote and american coot 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 West Virginia, not guesswork. Pick an animal below to start.