WILD WORLD

Wildlife, region by region

Seven major regions of the globe, their environments and the species that inhabit them. Each region leads to the Animalpedia profiles.

Regions

625

Species profiles

Major environments

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Each continent imposes its own constraints and adaptations.

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Africa

Savannas, great herds and iconic predators.

340 species

Asia

Tropical forests, mountains and threatened big cats.

316 species

Europe

Temperate forests, mountains and nearby wildlife.

290 species

North America

From the tundra to the great plains and the Rockies.

214 species

South America

Amazon, Andes and pampas: a reservoir of unique species.

167 species

Oceania

Marsupials and endemic species, isolated for millions of years.

140 species

Polar regions

Sea ice and tundra, where cold dictates every behaviour.

25 species

Oceans

Reefs, deep seas and migrations on a global scale.

167 species

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One environment brings together species from different continents.

Forest

188 species

Wetlands

165 species

Farmland & grasslands

158 species

Steppe

133 species

Ocean & sea

128 species

Coastline

128 species

Iconic species

One striking species per major region.

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Lion

Panthera leo

Vulnerable Africa

Mediterranean chameleon

Chamaeleo chamaeleon

Least concern Asia

Ferret

Mustela putorius furo

Not evaluated Europe

Capuchin

Cebus / Sapajus spp.

Least concern North America

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Least concern South America

Cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus

Least concern Oceania

Emperor penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Near threatened Polar regions

And close to home?

304 species documented in Tunisia, from the Sahara to the wetlands of Ichkeul, with their protection status.

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Wildlife, region by region

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