Flora & Fauna : New Hampshire

New Hampshire is densely forested with an abundance of elm, hemlock, maple, oak, beech, pine, and fir trees. Among wild flowers, several orchids are considered rare. Three New Hampshire plant species were listed as threatened or endangered in 2003 included the small whorled pogonia and Jesup's milk-vetch and Northeastern bulrush.
The white-tailed deer, muskrat, beaver, porcupine, and snowshoe hare are the native mammals of New Hampshire. Nine animal species were listed as threatened or endangered in 2003, including the Karner blue butterfly, bald eagle, dwarf wedgemussel, finback whale, and leatherback sea turtle.