Animals of the World

We love animals! Here are our best guides and profiles of the animals of the world.

Learn about diet, speed, physical characteristics, and more in these 120+ animal guides.

Galapagos Sea Turtles: Visitors Guide to All 4 Species

Updated on November 3, 2023

By Bryan Haines

Ugly Animals! 28 Ugliest Animals on Earth (Photos, Videos)

Updated on October 23, 2023

By Bryan Haines

African vs Asian Elephants: 14 Key Differences Compared

Updated on October 31, 2023

By Dena Haines

Ugly Fish: 15 Ugliest Fish in the World (Photos, Videos)

Updated on May 4, 2023

By Bryan Haines

Ugly Birds: 24 Ugliest Birds in the World (Photos, Videos)

Updated on October 23, 2023

By Bryan Haines

Camels Have 3 Eyelids: Here’s Why (Facts and Functions)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Jaguar vs Cheetah: 8 Key Differences Compared (Markings, Habitat, etc)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Joshua Diegor

12 Ugly Insects to Avoid (Creepy Facts, Photos) Parasites, Bugs

Updated on May 4, 2023

By Bryan Haines

9 Ugly African Animals to See on Safari: Weird Birds, Mammals

Updated on May 4, 2023

By Bryan Haines

What is the Loudest Animal in the World? dB Levels Compared

Updated on September 14, 2022

By Bryan Haines

Why Do Lizards Do Push Ups? 4 Reasons for This Weird Behavior

Updated on October 3, 2023

By Bryan Haines

9 Biggest Birds That Fly: World’s Largest by Wingspan and Weight

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

11 Smallest Shark Species in the World (Dwarf Lanternshark, Pygmy Shark)

Updated on September 22, 2023

By Diane Diegor

Do Octopuses Have Bones? Guide to Skeleton, Teeth, Beak

Updated on July 21, 2022

By Diane Diegor

Jaguar vs Tiger: 7 Key Differences Compared (Size, Strength, Appearance)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Joshua Diegor

Do Porcupines Shoot Their Quills? (Fact Check) 4 Defense Behaviors

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

Do Rattlesnakes Nurse Their Babies? (Fact Check) Snake-Milking?

Updated on March 11, 2022

By Diane Diegor

28 Giant Armadillo Facts (2 Types) Largest Living and Extinct

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

What Sound Does a Hippo Make? Guide to Hippo Noises, Roars, Mating Displays

Updated on September 14, 2022

By Diane Diegor

African Deer Guide: Meet the Barbary Stag (Africa’s Only Deer)

Updated on October 7, 2021

By Diane Diegor

22 Brown Hyena Facts: Habitat, Diet, Strandwolf Size

Updated on October 6, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

14 Cute Baby Cheetah Facts: Diet, Cub Sounds, Photos

Updated on December 5, 2022

By Diane Diegor

30 Fastest Animals in the World: Land, Air, Water

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Joshua Diegor

What Do Bears Eat? Diet of All 8 Species (Omnivore Foods)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Do Squirrels Eat Meat? Omnivore, Carnivore, Predator

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

18 Facts About African Fat-Tailed Geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus)

Updated on September 24, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

Panther vs Jaguar: 7 Differences / 8 Misconceptions Clarified

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Joshua Diegor

29 Animals that Mate for Life: Monogamous Animals List

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

Which Land Animal has the Longest Tail? Lizards, Monkeys, Rodents

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Antlers vs Horns: 6 Differences (Made of, Purpose, Gender)

Updated on October 8, 2021

By Bryan Haines

Can an Ostrich Kill a Lion? Attack Methods, Kick Strength

Updated on September 21, 2021

By Bryan Haines

Do Sharks Have Bones? Guide to Chondrichthyan Shark Cartilage

Updated on September 9, 2022

By Bryan Haines

What Do Elephants Eat? All 3 Species: Food, Water, Milk

Updated on May 3, 2023

By Dena Haines

How Long do Elephants Live? Average Lifespan of African, Asian Species

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

14 Etruscan Shrew Facts: World’s Smallest Mammal (Non-Flying)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

9 Largest Eagles in the World: Biggest by Weight, Length, Wingspan

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

68 Types of Eagles (4 Groups) Complete Guide to All Species

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

22 Rhinoceros Beetle Facts: 1500 Species, Strength Rating

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

13 Fastest Animals in Africa: Speeds, Facts, Photos

Updated on September 12, 2022

By Joshua Diegor

What Do Rhinos Eat? 5 Species Guide to Feeding Habits / Diets

Updated on September 14, 2021

By Diane Diegor

Conservation vs Preservation: Meaning, Differences, Implications

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Joshua Diegor

Cheetah vs Leopard: 14 Key Differences (Speed, Size, Spots)

Updated on November 11, 2022

By Joshua Diegor

What Sound Does a Giraffe Make? Guide: 6 Giraffe Noises

Updated on August 30, 2021

By Diane Diegor

How Fast is a Zebra? All 3 Species: Top Speeds, Reasons

Updated on September 29, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

21 Crowned Eagle Facts: Guide to Africa’s Strongest Eagle

Updated on December 2, 2021

By Diane Diegor

Why do Gorillas Beat Their Chest? 4 Reasons

Updated on July 9, 2021

By Diane Diegor

How Fast Can an Ostrich Run? Speeds, Unique Features

Updated on September 29, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

How Fast Can African Buffalo Run? (And Why You Should Be Careful)

Updated on September 29, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

How Fast Can an Elephant Run? Speed of All Species

Updated on May 3, 2023

By Joshua Diegor

How Fast Can a Cheetah Run? Top Speed, 6 Unique Features

Updated on December 5, 2022

By Joshua Diegor

17 Galapagos Shark Facts (Diet, Size, Attacks, Range)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

How Fast Can a Rhino Run? All 5 Species (Speeds/Reasons)

Updated on September 29, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

What do Giraffes Eat? (Diet, Favorite Foods, Volume)

Updated on September 27, 2021

By Diane Diegor

9 Giraffe Tongue Facts: Color, Length, 4 Features

Updated on July 19, 2021

By Diane Diegor

22 Galapagos Sea Lion Facts: Diet, Habits, Photos & Videos

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Diane Diegor

Buffalo vs Bison: 9 Differences Between 4 Species

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Joshua Diegor

16 Biggest African Antelopes: Largest Species by Weight

Updated on October 31, 2023

By Diane Diegor

15 Smallest African Antelopes: Species, Range, Size, Photos (Full Guide)

Updated on October 8, 2021

By Diane Diegor

Gorilla Sounds: Guide to 6 Gorilla Noises, Roars, Grunts

Updated on July 9, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

74 Types of African Antelope (And 56 Subspecies) Full Guide

Updated on October 8, 2021

By Bryan Haines

17 Baby Giraffe Facts: Size, Diet, Skills, Photos, Videos

Updated on October 1, 2021

By Joshua Diegor

5 Types of Banana Spiders (From Harmless to Venomous)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

What Do Kangaroos Eat? All Species (Likes, Plants, Meat?)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Guide to Giraffe Species: How Many Types of Giraffes Are There?

Updated on September 24, 2021

By Bryan Haines

9 Types of Tigers: Guide to All Subspecies (Size, Population, Illegal Trade)

Updated on October 17, 2022

By Dena Haines

19 Facts About African Oxpecker Birds (Both Species of Buphagus)

Updated on July 30, 2020

By Dena Haines

21 King Cheetah Facts (King Cheetah vs Cheetah) Fur, Photos, Speed

Updated on December 5, 2022

By Bryan Haines

33 Wild Spotted Hyena Facts (Crocuta crocuta) Diet, Cubs…

Updated on November 3, 2022

By Dena Haines

Why Do Hyenas Laugh? 12 Laughing Hyena Sounds (What They Mean)

Updated on December 25, 2023

By Bryan Haines

60 Zebra Facts for Animal Lovers and Africa Travelers (All 3 Species)

Updated on July 12, 2021

By Dena Haines

What Sound Does a Zebra Make? Listen to 4 Zebra Sounds, Barks, Noises

Updated on February 14, 2024

By Bryan Haines

104 Swahili Animal Names (Safari Guide for Travelers)

Updated on December 31, 2021

By Bryan Haines

What Do You Call a Group of Gorillas? Guide to Gorilla Troop Size

Updated on April 27, 2021

By Bryan Haines

22 Sally Lightfoot Crab Facts: Guide to Galapagos’s Grapsus grapsus

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

47 Amazon Rainforest Animals (Ecuador’s Monkeys, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Mammals, Amphibians…)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

24 Spectacled Caiman Facts: Guide to Caiman crocodilus

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

40 Bothrops Asper Facts: Guide to Fer de Lance (Terciopelo Viper)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

28 Scarlet Macaw Facts (Ara macao) Guide to Both Subspecies

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

39 Vampire Bat Facts (All 3 Species) Tiny, Heat-Sensing Flying Mammals

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

43 Galapagos Penguin Facts: Tropical Guide (Spheniscus mendiculus)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Is Hippo Milk Really Pink? (Fact Check) Hipposudoric Acid & Blood Sweat

Updated on March 11, 2022

By Bryan Haines

How Fast Can a Crocodile Run? (And Why You Don’t Need to Be Scared)

Updated on March 11, 2022

By Bryan Haines

44 African Grey Parrot Facts (Complete Guide) Talkative Congo Grey Parrot

Updated on December 25, 2023

By Dena Haines

How Strong is a Gorilla? Silverback Strength vs Humans (Grizzly, Lion, Croc)

Updated on September 23, 2021

By Bryan Haines

35 Squirrel Monkey Facts: All 5 Saimiri Species (Plus 8 Subspecies)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

25 Waved Albatross Facts: Largest Galapagos Bird (It has 8ft Wingspan!)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

43 Blue-footed Booby Facts: Dancing, Dive Bombing Clowns (Sula nebouxii)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

25 Red-footed Booby Facts: Color Morphs, Tree Clinging Webbed Feet… (Sula sula)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

26 Nazca Booby Facts: Galapagos Islands Largest Booby (Sula granti)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

28 Swallow-tailed Gull Facts: World’s Only Fully Nocturnal Gull and Seabird

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

22 Galapagos Hawk Facts: Diet, Range, Size, Population… (Buteo galapagoensis)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

34 King Vulture Facts: World’s Most Colorful Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

29 Vampire Fish Facts: Meet Amazon’s Payara (Hydrolycus Scomberoides)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

45 Emerald Tree Boa Facts (Guide to Both Species) Diet, Habitat, Babies, Photos, Pets

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

36 Harpy Eagle Facts: World’s Most Powerful Eagle (Harpia harpyja)

Updated on December 25, 2023

By Dena Haines

36 Black Caiman Facts: Amazon’s Huge Apex Predator (Melanosuchus niger)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

31 Pygmy Marmoset Facts: Guide to Finger Monkeys (Cebuella pygmaea)

Updated on December 25, 2023

By Dena Haines

57 Huge Hippo Facts: Complete Guide to the Massive Hippopotamus

Updated on December 5, 2022

By Bryan Haines

27 Cute Miniature Donkey Facts (Photos, History, Size, Cost, Pets)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

33 African Leopard Facts (Panthera pardus pardus)

Updated on December 25, 2023

By Dena Haines

36 Facts About African Lions (Panthera leo)

Updated on September 14, 2022

By Bryan Haines

Looking for Donkey Facts? Here are 43 Interesting Facts About Donkeys

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

23 African Cape Buffalo Facts (Syncerus caffer)

Updated on September 24, 2021

By Bryan Haines

21 Facts About Rothschild’s Giraffe: Part of the Nubian Giraffe Subspecies

Updated on July 7, 2021

By Bryan Haines

31 African Rock Python Facts (Both Species) Africa’s Largest Snake

Updated on November 29, 2022

By Bryan Haines

31 Facts About Africa’s Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)

Updated on December 8, 2021

By Dena Haines

15 Blue Morpho Butterfly Facts: Iridescent Gem of Ecuador’s Amazon (All 24 Species)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Drew Haines

18 Birds of Uganda: Birding in the Pearl of Africa (8 Top Birding Sites)

Updated on September 12, 2022

By Bryan Haines

19 Galapagos Islands Animals [Travelers Guide] Facts, Photos, Videos…

Updated on November 3, 2023

By Drew Haines

15 Shoebill Facts (Balaeniceps rex) Prehistoric, Patient Hunters

Updated on September 12, 2022

By Bryan Haines

15 Facts About Africa’s Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)

Updated on May 6, 2020

By Bryan Haines

14 White Rhinoceros Facts: Southern and Northern (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Updated on October 31, 2023

By Dena Haines

15 Ugly Facts About Africa’s Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus)

Updated on November 4, 2022

By Bryan Haines

8 Great Blue Turaco Facts (Corythaeola cristata)

Updated on October 5, 2023

By Bryan Haines

12 Facts About the Golden Monkey of Central Africa (Cercopithecus kandti)

Updated on May 6, 2020

By Dena Haines

13 Fun Facts About African Bush Elephants: Habitat, Scientific Name, Range, Lifespan…

Updated on May 3, 2023

By Dena Haines

13 Facts About the African Spoonbill (Platalea alba)

Updated on May 6, 2020

By Dena Haines

16 Facts About Crested Crane of Uganda, Africa: (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps)

Updated on May 6, 2020

By Bryan Haines

20 Facts About Sitatunga: Africa’s Swamp-Dwelling Antelope

Updated on April 27, 2021

By Dena Haines

9 Fascinating Facts About Lake Victoria Cichlids (Uganda): 45 Species List

Updated on July 30, 2020

By Bryan Haines

19 Amazing Facts About Uganda Mountain Gorillas (Silverback, Baby, Habitat…)

Updated on August 3, 2021

By Dena Haines

How to Choose a Uganda Gorilla Trek (Best Time to Go, Tour Companies, Price…)

Updated on April 27, 2021

By Dena Haines

Uganda Animals: 27 Amazing Safari Animals of Uganda

Updated on July 9, 2021

By Dena Haines

Curiquingue: Sacred Bird of the Incans (Ecuador’s Caracara)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

Nova Scotia’s Endangered Blanding’s Turtle (Underwater Video)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

15 Facts About Ecuador’s Vermilion Flycatcher

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Pale Legged Horneros and their Mud Homes (Furnarius leucopus)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Ecuador Spiders: Tarantulas and Red Fanged Wolf Spiders in Cuenca

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Bryan Haines

17 Facts About Ecuador’s Andean Bear (Meet Paddington Bear)

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Dena Haines

Marine Iguanas

Updated on June 30, 2023

By Drew Haines