Explore by Habitat

Every habitat on the planet is home to a unique complex of species. Learn more about the animals that live in:

• Oceans
• Deserts
• Grasslands
• Lakes and Rivers
• Forests

Watch Animals in Action

View incredible nature videos from Planet Earth. Including the swimming macaques of the Indonesian Rainforest.

Felines

The wild relatives of the domesticated house cat include some of the planet's most graceful predators.

Canines

Wolves, foxes and other canines are hardy and adaptable, altering their habits and behavior to make the most of the habitat.

Otters

Found in rivers around the world, the otter family also includes some sea-faring species.

Whales and Dolphins

The cetacean family includes the world's largest animal... and some of the most intelligent.

African Elephant

As the largest land animal, the African bush elephant reaches up to 24 feet in length and 13 feet in height. 

Beaver

Learn why no species, other than humans, can change the landscape as much as the beaver.

Bison

The largest land mammal in North America, adult males may stand as tall as six feet at the shoulders and weigh 1000-2000 pounds.

Brown Bear

Are brown bears really dangerous? Learn why the threat of them attacking you is greatly exaggerated.

Caribou

Reindeer versus caribou: What's the difference? Not much, actually…until you get to conserving them.

Greater Kudu

The greater kudu is found throughout eastern and southern Africa, in mixed woodlands, bushlands, hills and mountains.

Hippopotamus

The hippopotamus is a large, mostly plant-eating mammal found in rivers and lakes throughout Africa.

Moose

The largest of the deer, moose can grow as long as 10 feet and weigh as much as 1200 pounds.

Pine Marten

The pine marten ranges in forests and woodlands across Alaska, Canada, and the northern United States.

Dugong

Dugongs occupy a large range arcing along the coast of east Africa, across south Asia, and down to Australia.

West Indian Manatee

The manatee occupies the same niche in Ameircan waters that its cousin, the dugong, holds in Asia.