Animal Habitats

Agricultural/Farmland

Cultivated land including cropfields and pastures with farm-associated species

+1,985

1,988

Alpine Meadow

High-altitude grasslands above the tree line with seasonal wildflowers

+831

834

Beach

Sandy or pebbly shores used by nesting sea turtles and shorebirds

+647

650

Bog

Acidic wetlands with sphagnum moss and unique adapted species

+356

359

Cave

Underground spaces providing shelter for bats, invertebrates, and other cave-dwellers

+279

282

Cliff/Rocky Outcrop

Steep rock faces and outcrops used for nesting and shelter by birds…

+400

403

Coastal

Shoreline areas where land meets sea, including dunes and coastal scrub

+1,650

1,653

Coniferous Forest

Evergreen forests of cone-bearing trees like pines, spruces, and firs

+1,201

1,204

Coral Reef

Underwater ecosystems built by coral polyps, supporting immense biodiversity

+179

182

Deciduous Forest

Forests dominated by trees that shed leaves seasonally, found in temperate regions

+1,486

1,489

Deep Sea

Ocean depths beyond sunlight with unique pressure-adapted creatures

+184

187

Desert

Arid regions with minimal rainfall where specialized animals thrive

+1,051

1,054

Estuary

Where rivers meet the sea, mixing fresh and salt water with high…

+591

594

Forest

Wooded areas with dense tree cover providing shelter and food for diverse…

+1,415

1,418

Grassland

Open landscapes dominated by grasses with few trees, supporting grazing animals

+1,722

1,725

Kelp Forest

Underwater forests of giant kelp providing habitat for fish and invertebrates

+154

157

Lake

Standing freshwater bodies supporting fish, amphibians, and waterfowl

+1,126

1,129

Mangrove

Coastal forests of salt-tolerant trees serving as nurseries for marine life

+482

485

Marsh

Wetlands dominated by grasses and reeds, vital for waterfowl and wading birds

+1,055

1,058

Mountain

Elevated terrain with distinct altitude zones and adapted wildlife

+1,150

1,153

Open Ocean

Pelagic waters away from coasts, home to migratory fish and marine mammals

+379

382

Plantation

Managed tree crops like palm oil, rubber, or timber with reduced biodiversity

+1,047

1,050

Pond

Small, shallow freshwater bodies rich in amphibians and invertebrates

+586

589

Prairie

North American temperate grasslands with rich soils and diverse grass species

+670

673

Rainforest

Tropical or temperate forests with high rainfall and exceptional biodiversity

+714

717

River/Stream

Flowing freshwater systems from headwaters to deltas with diverse aquatic life

+1,513

1,516

Rocky Shore

Intertidal rock formations with tide pools and clinging marine life

+673

676

Savanna

Tropical grasslands with scattered trees, home to large herbivores and predators

+847

850

Seabed/Benthic

Ocean floor environments from shallow to abyssal depths

+363

366

Shrubland

Areas dominated by shrubs and bushes, including chaparral and heathland

+1,612

1,615

Steppe

Semi-arid grasslands of Eurasia with short grasses and extreme temperatures

+832

835

Suburban

Residential areas with gardens and green spaces supporting adaptable wildlife

+1,728

1,731

Swamp

Forested wetlands with standing water, home to reptiles and amphibians

+892

895

Tundra

Cold, treeless regions with permafrost, found in arctic and alpine areas

+785

788

Urban

Cities and towns where wildlife adapts to buildings, parks, and human activity

+1,697

1,700

Wetland

Transitional areas between land and water with waterlogged soils

+1,777

1,780

Woodland

Open forests with widely spaced trees and significant understory vegetation

+1,957

1,960