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Wildlife by Country: Explore the World Animal Map
Tap an animal to meet it where it lives. Tap a country to read my wildlife stories from there. 120 animals and 73 countries wait on one map.
By Cesar Medina, conservation biologist · Facts checked October 2026
Browse wildlife by country
Every country below opens my stories from there. Some come from my own trips, and others come from research for my guides. I’ve visited more than 27 countries in search of wildlife, and I add new ones as I go.
Africa All Africa stories →
- Algeria27 stories
- Angola29 stories
- Botswana54 stories
- Cameroon24 stories
- DR Congo25 stories
- Egypt54 stories
- Ethiopia28 stories
- Gabon20 stories
- Ghana14 stories
- Kenya59 stories
- Libya5 stories
- Madagascar27 stories
- Morocco14 stories
- Mozambique19 stories
- Namibia31 stories
- Nigeria16 stories
- Rwanda22 stories
- South Africa69 stories
- Sudan9 stories
- Tanzania39 stories
- Tunisia8 stories
- Uganda20 stories
- Zimbabwe11 stories
Asia All Asia stories →
Europe All Europe stories →
North America
Central & South America
Australia & Oceania
Poles & oceans
Going deeper on two continents? My printable e-books cover Africa and Australia ecosystem by ecosystem, with maps and quizzes.
See the e-books →The 17 megadiverse countries
Just 17 countries hold about 70% of the world’s biodiversity. Scientists call them the megadiverse countries. All 17 are on the map: Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, DR Congo, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, USA, Venezuela.
Many of them sit in the tropics, where rainforests and coral reefs pack in the most species. Try the Rainforest layers or the Coral reef explorer to see why.
How to use the world animal map
- Tap an animal to read a wild fact and open its full article.
- Tap a country to see its animals, my latest stories and related games.
- Zoom in with the + button, a pinch or the mouse wheel. More animals appear as you zoom.
- Filter by mammals, birds, reptiles, ocean life or bugs, or search for any animal.
- Animals I’ve seen shows the ones I’ve met in the wild, with my own notes.
Keep exploring
These free tools follow animals across borders and oceans.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can I explore on the map?
You can explore 73 countries with wildlife stories. There are also pages for the Arctic, the oceans, Africa, Asia and Europe.
How do I find one animal on the map?
Type its name in the search box above the map. The map flies to the animal and opens its card. You can also filter by mammals, birds, reptiles, ocean life or bugs.
Why can't I see all 120 animals at once?
The map shows the best-known animals first so it stays readable. Zoom in on a region and more animals appear.
Can teachers use this map in class?
Yes, it is free. You can link straight to a country or an animal, for example /countries/?country=kenya or /countries/?animal=komodo-dragon.
What are the 17 megadiverse countries?
They are Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, DR Congo, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, the USA and Venezuela.
References
IUCN. (2026). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved October 31, 2026, from https://www.iucnredlist.org
Natural Earth. (n.d.). Admin 0 – Countries, 1:50m [Data set]. https://www.naturalearthdata.com
World Economic Forum. (2024). World Environment Day: An A-Z of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries. https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/environment-day-biodiversity-world-megadiverse-countries/
