Pennsylvania has diverse wildlife, including mammals like elk, black bear, and white-tailed deer, and birds such as the state bird, the ruffed grouse. Other native species include bobcats, foxes, and beavers, while its waterways are home to the state fish, the brook trout. Visitors can see a variety of wildlife, especially in rural and wild areas, and the state has a number of educational programs and designated wildlife viewing locations.
