Wildlife

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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