Animals by Location

Animals. There are more than one million species on Earth, with new ones discovered each day.

(There were more than 280 new species of fish discovered in 2020 alone!)

And from one country to the next you’ll discover incredible new creatures. From the scimitar-horned oryx which can be found in African countries like Morocco, to the rare giant panda in China’s foothills, there’s always new animals to discover.

Simply click on a country or continent below to get started.

Animals in Africa

Simbakubwa

Simbakubwa kutokaafrika was as big as a polar bear.

Western Lowland Gorilla

One of the great apes!

Hawk Moth Caterpillar

Many hawk moth caterpillars eat toxins from plants, but don’t sequester them the way milkweed butterflies do. Most toxins are excreted.

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Animal Locations in Africa

Animals in Antarctica

Tiger Beetle

The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.

Mouse

Found on every continent on Earth!

Click to see a List of all Antarctican Animals.

Animals in Asia

Helicoprion

Helicoprion was one of the largest cartilaginous fish of all time.

Dragonfly

It’s larvae are carnivorous!

Skink Lizard

Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.

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Animal Locations in Asia

Animals in Central America

Spanish Goat

They have long, horizontal ears.

Grasshopper

There are 11,000 known species!

Ladybug

There are more than 5,000 species worldwide!

Click to see a List of all Central American Animals.

Animal Locations in Central America

Animals in Eurasia

Brown Dog Tick

Can live its entire life indoors

Eared Grebe

The most populous grebe in the world

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.

Click to see a List of all Eurasian Animals.

Animal Locations in Eurasia

Animals in Europe

Giant House Spider

They are the fastest invertebrates in the UK.

Quail

Inhabits woodland and forest areas worldwide!

John Dory

The John Dory is often labeled one of the ugliest fish in the world and has no known relatives.

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Animal Locations in Europe

Animals in North America

Naegleria

Causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

Jabiru

They form lifelong pair bonds and live in groups near water sources.

Eastern Hognose Snake

Eastern hognose snakes are venomous, but only to frogs and toads.

Click to see a List of all North American Animals.

Animal Locations in North America

Ocean Animals

Porpoise

Surprisingly, not a dolphin!

Whiting

“Whiting” can refer to certain other species of ray-finned fish

Blue Whale

The largest animal on Earth

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Animal Ocean Locations

Animals in Oceania

Cassowary

Can reach speeds of 30mph!

Bird Of Paradise

There are around 50 different species!

Little Penguin

The smallest species of penguin!

Click to see a List of all Oceanian Animals.

Animal Locations in Oceania

Animals in South America

Guppy

Also known as the Millionfish!

Spider

Coachwhip Snake

Coachwhip snakes pose little danger to people

Click to see a List of all South American Animals.

Animal Locations in South America

Countries Animals Lists

Click any of the countries below to see a detailed list of animals located in that country!

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