Animals by Location

Updated: January 23, 2023
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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

A Simbakubwa

 

Simbakubwa

Simbakubwa kutokaafrika was as big as a polar bear.

A Western Lowland Gorilla

 

Western Lowland Gorilla

One of the great apes!

A Hawk Moth Caterpillar

 

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.

Click to see a List of all African Animals.

Animal Locations in Africa

Animals in Antarctica

A Tiger Beetle

 

Tiger Beetle

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

A Bed Bugs

 

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.

A Mouse

 

Mouse

Found on every continent on Earth!

Click to see a List of all Antarctican Animals.

Animals in Asia

A Helicoprion

 

Helicoprion

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

A Dragonfly

 

Dragonfly

It’s larvae are carnivorous!

A Skink Lizard

 

Skink Lizard

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

Click to see a List of all Asian Animals.

Animal Locations in Asia

Animals in Central America

A Spanish Goat

 

Spanish Goat

They have long, horizontal ears.

A Grasshopper

 

Grasshopper

There are 11,000 known species!

A Ladybug

 

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

A Brown Dog Tick

 

Brown Dog Tick

Can live its entire life indoors

A Eared Grebe

 

Eared Grebe

The most populous grebe in the world

A Bed Bugs

 

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

A Giant House Spider

 

Giant House Spider

They are the fastest invertebrates in the UK.

A Quail

 

Quail

Inhabits woodland and forest areas worldwide!

A John Dory

 

John Dory

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

Click to see a List of all European Animals.

Animal Locations in Europe

Animals in North America

A Naegleria

 

Naegleria

Causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

A Jabiru

 

Jabiru

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

A Eastern Hognose Snake

 

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

A Porpoise

 

Porpoise

Surprisingly, not a dolphin!

A Whiting

 

Whiting

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

A Blue Whale

 

Blue Whale

The largest animal on Earth

Click to see a List of all Marine Animals.

Animal Ocean Locations

Animals in Oceania

A Cassowary

 

Cassowary

Can reach speeds of 30mph!

A Bird Of Paradise

 

Bird Of Paradise

There are around 50 different species!

A Little Penguin

 

Little Penguin

The smallest species of penguin!

Click to see a List of all Oceanian Animals.

Animal Locations in Oceania

Animals in South America

A Guppy

 

Guppy

Also known as the Millionfish!

A Coachwhip Snake

 

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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