CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY

On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For those 250 years, Americans have depended on wild lands, clean water, and abundant wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps make those things possible.

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, we at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are highlighting the incredible wildlife that calls this beautiful country home. From American icons to subtle specialists, join us as we highlight seven species each week: one species for each of the 250 days leading...