This red-shouldered hawk found a home at The Saginaw Children's Zoo. This predator is a threatened species in Michigan. Photo provided by MIttenGalleria.com
Michigan Endangered or Threatened Animals
There are many native Michigan animals needing Michiganders to adopt them through Nature Centers and zoos around the state.
You can also help by learning about these special creatures at Michigan zoos including The Saginaw Childrens Zoo and The Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.
For a list of threatened (numbers are seriously declining) and endangered species (danger of becoming extinct) see the Michigan DNR website.
Here are some of the species that you'll find on those lists:
There are many native Michigan animals needing Michiganders to adopt them through Nature Centers and zoos around the state.
You can also help by learning about these special creatures at Michigan zoos including The Saginaw Childrens Zoo and The Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.
For a list of threatened (numbers are seriously declining) and endangered species (danger of becoming extinct) see the Michigan DNR website.
Here are some of the species that you'll find on those lists:
- Blandings Turtle
- Eastern Box Turtle
- Barred Owl
- The Indiana Bat
- Lynx
- Short Eared Owl
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog
- Karner Blue Butterfly