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Species profiles, behaviour notes, and conservation stories from the wild. Written by field-grade writers and reviewed by biologists.

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Red fox moving through a misty wetland at dawn
A sea turtle with a brown patterned shell swimming above a coral reef in clear blue water, flippers spread
Wildlife

All 7 Different Types of Sea Turtles: Pictures, Classification & Facts

Learn about all 7 sea turtle species including leatherbacks, loggerheads, green turtles, and their classification within ocean ecosystems.

 A bright green snake coiled on a lichen-covered branch, white flecks along its back and its head resting on its coils
Wildlife

25 Amazing Types of Snakes (Photos, Fun Facts & More!)

Over 3,000 snake species inhabit Earth across 24 families, from venomous inland taipans to harmless milk snakes.

 Four foxes: a red fox drinking at a pond, a gray fox in leaf litter, a young hoary fox, and a Simien fox (Ethiopian wolf)
Wildlife

All The 23 Different Types of Foxes: Pictures, Classification and Chart

Twenty-three living fox species inhabit six genera worldwide, with 12 true foxes in the genus Vulpes ranging from arctic to desert regions.

 A speckled harbor seal lying on kelp-covered rocks at the water's edge, looking toward the camera
Wildlife

Dive Into the Ocean: Full Guide To All 33 Types of Seals

Discover all 33 seal species across 3 families, from harbor seals and walruses to Weddell seals, with their characteristics and global habitats.

 A barn owl perched on a weathered post at the edge of a forest, its pale heart-shaped face turned to the camera
Wildlife

225 Types of Owls: Pictures, Facts and More

Discover all 225 owl species classified into 2 families: barn owls and true owls, each with unique anatomy and abilities.

 Scattered seashells of many shapes and sizes lie on wet sand at the water's edge as small waves roll in
Wildlife

Types of Shells to Find on Beaches Around the World: Facts, Chart and Pictures

Beach shells belong to seven animal classes, with bivalves dominating shores worldwide at over 15,000 species strong.

 A mourning dove standing on a gravel path with its head turned, soft green vegetation blurred behind it
Wildlife

All the 344 Different Types of Doves: Pictures, Chart and Classification

Learn about 344 dove types divided into subfamilies across all continents.

 Four apes: a siamang on a branch, a bonobo sitting up, a western gorilla walking, and a Bornean orangutan with young
Wildlife

26 Types of Apes: Great Apes, Lesser Apes, Photos, Chart

Humans are apes. Twenty-six ape species exist, including 8 great apes and 16 lesser apes. Most are found in Africa and Asia.

 A group of wild horses, bay, gray and buckskin, trotting across open sagebrush grassland
Wildlife

All Types of Horses: From the Wild to Domesticated

Explore horses from wild species like Przewalski's horse to hundreds of domestic breeds worldwide, each adapted for specific purposes and climates.

 A tawny cougar standing alert on a lichen-covered rock ledge with dark conifers behind it in low golden light
Wildlife

The 7 Types of Big Cats Around the World and Where You’ll Find Them

Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, and cougars rank among Earth's most majestic felines with distinct habitats.

 Four bears: a brown bear, a spectacled bear in tussock grass, a sloth bear with two cubs on her back, and a giant panda
Wildlife

The 8 Different Types of Bears: Facts, Pictures and More

Eight bear species exist worldwide, spanning forests, tundras, and mountains. Six are endangered or vulnerable due to habitat loss.

 A mottled brown stink bug rests on a green leaf in soft sunlight with its long antennae stretched out
Wildlife

Types of Stink Bugs: Field Guide (Names & Photos)

Stink bugs belong to the Pentatomoidea superfamily with 7,000 species using sucking mouthparts to feed on plants.