Wildlife of the World
Seven continents, each with its own animals found nowhere else. Pick a continent on the map to meet its most important species, then open its chapter to explore further.
Click a continent to open its page
Preview a continent
Animal of the day
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua VU
The collapse of the cod stocks off Newfoundland in 1992 put about 40,000 people out of work and became a global warning about overfishing.
Read the full profilePlan a trip
All travel guides →Where to go for wildlife this month
Wildlife news
All news →Latest from the wild
Wildlife News · 09/28/2026Fat Bear Week 2026: Sixteen Brown Bears Battle for the Crown as Katmai Sees a Cub BoomSixteen of Katmai's brown bears are competing in this year's Fat Bear Week, the biggest bracket yet, and rangers report more cubs…
Wildlife News · 09/27/2026England Launches Its Biggest Effort Yet to Save the White-clawed CrayfishAround 40 organisations have joined forces to save the UK's only native freshwater crayfish, which has declined by 70–80 percent in recent…Latest
Safari and wildlife travel guides
Planning and practicalCarbon Footprint of Wildlife Travel: How to Reduce ItWildlife travel funds conservation, but flights have a real climate cost. Practical ways to cut emissions without giving up the trip.
Planning and practicalHow to Record Your Sightings for Science (eBird, iNaturalist)Your holiday photos and bird lists can help scientists track wildlife. How to record sightings with eBird, iNaturalist and local atlases.
Planning and practicalTravel Insurance for Wildlife and Adventure TripsWildlife trips often take you far from hospitals. What your travel insurance must cover, and the exclusions to watch for.
Planning and practicalGreen Season Safaris: Why Travelling in the Rains Can Be BetterThe rainy season is often overlooked, but it brings baby animals, superb birding, lower prices and fewer crowds.
Planning and practicalSelf-drive vs Guided Safari: Pros and ConsDriving yourself gives freedom and savings; a guide gives expertise and better sightings. How to decide.
Planning and practicalSolo Travel on Safari: How to Save and Stay SafeTravelling alone on safari can be wonderful and affordable. How to avoid single supplements and stay safe.Free course
Start learning →Ecology: a modern course in 15 animated modules
State of wildlife
Conservation status of our profiled animals
Statuses follow the IUCN Red List. What do these categories mean?
For researchers
Research hub
Field methodsCamera traps, telemetry, eDNA and study design
Writing a scientific reportStructure, style and common mistakes
Research grantsFunding sources for wildlife research
Grant proposalsA step-by-step writing guide
GBIFGlobal species occurrence data
IUCN Red ListOfficial extinction risk assessments
Editorial standards
How we write
Wild Chapter content is based on scientific literature, IUCN Red List assessments and official park and government sources. Profiles and guides show when they were last reviewed, and travel details such as fees and visas are checked before publication. Spotted an error? Tell us.