Animal Lists

lists of everything you ever wanted to know about the animal kingdom

We love to focus on all things wildlife-related, so have created this page to showcase our many animal lists. If you’re looking for the biggest, smallest, fastest, slowest, most dangerous, ugliest, most endangered, and way more, we’ve got you covered!

Take a browse below at all of our animal lists. If you don’t see what you’re looking for then drop us a line in the comments at the bottom of the page, and we’ll see what we can do for you.

bioluminescent sea snail

Bioluminescent Animals: 11 Incredible Animals That Glow

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May 10, 2023

The world is a wonderful place, and nature’s magic is no more in evidence than when it comes to bioluminescent animals – animals that glow in the dark!

ostrich head in sand, tending nest

Debunking The Ostrich Head In Sand Myth

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January 26, 2021

With 78 species of African antelope, the continent is home to more far species of antelope than all of the other continents combined. Discover the elegant antelopes of Africa.

kudu male full body

Discover The 78 African Antelope Species

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January 21, 2021

With 78 species of African antelope, the continent is home to more far species of antelope than all of the other continents combined. Discover the elegant antelopes of Africa.

Okapi

13 Iconic Rainforest Animals

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January 18, 2021

Rainforests are incredibly rich biomes in terms of life forms - it’s thought that rainforest animals and plants make up over 50% of all of the world’s species and around 80% of land animals.

Feral pig

The 17 Most Impactful Invasive Species

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January 13, 2021

Invasive species live in the wild outside of their normal range and have a negative impact on other organisms or environments. These 17 example species all have huge impacts.

grammostola anthracina

11 Biggest Spiders In The World

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January 13, 2021

There are over 46,000 different species of spiders across the planet, with only a tiny number dangerous to humans. The biggest spiders in the world measure up to 30 centimeters across!

White-throated needletail

The Fastest Birds In The World – Air, Land & Sea

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January 10, 2021

The answer to the question of which are the fastest birds in the world actually depends on where the bird is, and what it’s doing when its speed is measured.

Chinese pika on mountain

13 Of The World’s Rarest Animals

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January 9, 2021

With an estimated 10-14 million species in the world it’s not surprising there are a large number of rare animals you probably haven’t heard of.

orangutan face

11 ‘Charismatic Megafauna’ Endangered Species

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January 4, 2021

According to the IUCN, there are over 35,500 endangered species across the world. Here are 11 of the most 'charismatic megafauna' at risk of extinciton today.

Western Black Rhinoceros

Recently Extinct Animals

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January 1, 2021

Depending on the timescale used there are literally hundreds of species of recently extinct animals. Many of these extinctions are due in large part to human activity.

one horned rhino

13 Iconic Jungle Animals

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December 10, 2020

Jungle animals are some of the most diverse and impressive of any habit on the planet. Before we look at some iconic jungle species it’s worth taking a moment to understand exactly what we mean by the term ‘jungle’.

Sea otter

Understanding Keystone Species

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December 9, 2020

Keystone species are those plant or animal species that make their presence felt to the point that they are critical to the survival of other species in the ecosystem. Read explanations of how 11 keystone species impact their environment, plus lists of keystone species by habitat.

largest wingspanned bird, albatross in flight

The World’s Largest Flying Birds

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November 19, 2020

Although there is plenty of fossil evidence of now-extinct flying bird species far larger than today’s birds, the largest flying birds alive today still reach some very impressive wingspans. See 17 birds with the largest wingspan in the world.

Northern Cassowary

17 Iconic Flightless Birds

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November 18, 2020

There are over 60 species of flightless birds living around the world today These flightless birds are bird species that through evolution have lost the ability to fly.

American bald eagle

The Largest Eagles In The World

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November 16, 2020

Eagles are impressive birds of prey that are amongst the most feared predators in the natural world. These 11 largest species of eagles are found on all continents except Antarctica.

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko

30 Funny Animal Names

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October 22, 2020

Looking for some funny animal names? Let us introduce you to the tasseled wobbegong, slippery dick and 28 other incredible animal names. (Yes, they are all real animals, and real funny names!).

bioluminescent sea snail

Bioluminescent Animals: 11 Incredible Glowing Species

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October 22, 2020

The world is a wonderful place, and nature’s magic is no more in evidence than when it comes to bioluminescent animals – animals that glow in the dark!

brown bear

Apex Predators

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October 16, 2020

The natural world can be a very dangerous place, but apex predators are lucky enough to enjoy a life with no fear as they have no predators in their habitat.

Pygmy possum

The Smallest Mammals In The World

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October 15, 2020

Ever wondered what the smallest mammals in the world are? We've pulled together the 15 tiniest mammal species, ranked by size, with pic and descriptions.

Emu

The Biggest Birds In The World

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October 14, 2020

Discover all of the biggest birds in the world. Read our roundup below about the planets’ 15 largest birds, by height, weight & wingspan.

Bee hummingbird

The Smallest Birds In The World

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October 4, 2020

Whilst we tend to think that bigger is better, for wildlife - and particularly birds - this isn’t necessarily the case. This list of smallest birds in the world shows that success is not all about size.

Illuminated netdevil

World’s Ugliest Fish

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October 4, 2020

Interested in finding out about the ugliest fish? Nature is a wonderful thing, but not every ocean creature is as cute as a clownfish or as beautiful as a killer whale.

Wolf spider

Most Venomous Spiders In The World

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October 4, 2020

There are over 46,000 different species of spiders across the world, with only a very small number – around 30 - considered dangerous to humans. Below we discuss the most dangerous and most venomous spiders in the world.

tigon

17 Epic Hybrid Animals

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October 3, 2020

You’ve probably heard of a mule (a cross between a female hose and a male donkey), but did you know that there are dozens of examples of hybrid animals all around us?

3 toed sloth

The World’s Slowest Animals

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October 1, 2020

What are the slowest animals in the world? Everyone knows that the cheetah is the fastest land animal, but aside from the tortoise, snail, and sloth, would you be able to name any super-slow animals?

Elephant seal

Ugly Animals

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October 1, 2020

Not every creature is as cute as a panda bear or as beautiful as a leopard. In this article, we look at 15 of the world's ugliest ugliest animals with pics!

Atlantic puffin pair

Birds That Mate For Life

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September 30, 2020

Interested in finding out about birds that mate for life? The World Wildlife Foundation found that around 90% of bird species choose monogamy as their reproductive strategy.

Coyote

Animals That Mate For Life

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September 30, 2020

The world of wildlife behavior is incredibly varied, with all manner of sexual practice on display. So just what is it that makes one species choose monogamy?

pufferfish

What Are The Most Dangerous Animals?

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September 29, 2020

What are the most dangerous animals in the world? From microscopic to giant we rank the world's deadliest animals, with their estimated human kill stats.

White-tailed eagle

The Largest Birds Of Prey In The World

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September 16, 2020

The largest birds of prey in the world can be found in all continents outside of Australia and the Antarctic, living and hunting in the sea, savanna, forests, and mountains.

pygmy marmoset

The Smallest Animals In The World

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September 11, 2020

Ever wondered what the smallest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 smallest animals ranked, along with interesting examples of other tiny species.

pink octopus in deep blue water

Smartest Animals In The World

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September 2, 2020

Ever wondered what the smartest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 most intelligent animals, along with examples of why each species makes the list.

Zanzibar red colobus monkey

10 Iconic African Monkeys To Spot On Safari

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August 26, 2020

Spotting African monkeys can be a highlight of any safari, providing hours of fascination with their cheeky antics. See all 164 African monkey species listed, with photos of the 10 most iconic.

galapagos giant tortoise - the longer living land animal

Animals That Live The Longest

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August 23, 2020

Ever wondered which are the animals that live the longest? Here we list the mammals, fish, reptiles and other invertebrates with the longest lives.

Faint-banded sea snake

Most Venomous Snakes In The World

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July 6, 2020

Interested in finding out about the most venomous snakes in the world? According to the World Health Organisation, there are more than 600 species of venomous snakes on Earth, but only around 200 do any real damage to humans.

Birds of Africa 1

Birds of Africa

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July 1, 2020

Birds of Africa are amongst the most varied, numerous, and colourful of anywhere in the world. The continent is home to over 2,300 documented bird species, 67% of which are endemic to the continent.

silverback gorilla

The Strongest Animals In The World

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June 14, 2020

Ever wondered what the strongest animals in the world are? See the 15 strongest animals by pure strength, strength relative to size & bite strength.

The Heaviest Animals In The World 2

The Heaviest Animals In The World

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May 29, 2020

Most school kids will be able to tell you that the heaviest animal in the world is a blue whale... but what about the second heaviest animal in the world? Or the world's heaviest bird?

giraffe mother with two young

Biggest Animals In The World

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May 27, 2020

Animals come in all shapes and sizes. In this article, we present the biggest animals by type - overall, land (weight), land (height), fish, snake, reptile, rodent and many more. Discover 21 of the biggest animals on the planet!

sidewinder - fastest snake in the world - in sand

Fastest Snakes In The World

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May 19, 2020

Read an overview of the fastest snakes in the world in two categories: the fastest snakes on the ground and the fastest striking snakes.

bioluminescent sea snail

Bioluminescent Animals: 11 Incredible Animals That Glow

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May 10, 2023

The world is a wonderful place, and nature’s magic is no more in evidence than when it comes to bioluminescent animals – animals that glow in the dark!

ostrich head in sand, tending nest

Debunking The Ostrich Head In Sand Myth

/

January 26, 2021

With 78 species of African antelope, the continent is home to more far species of antelope than all of the other continents combined. Discover the elegant antelopes of Africa.

kudu male full body

Discover The 78 African Antelope Species

/

January 21, 2021

With 78 species of African antelope, the continent is home to more far species of antelope than all of the other continents combined. Discover the elegant antelopes of Africa.

Okapi

13 Iconic Rainforest Animals

/

January 18, 2021

Rainforests are incredibly rich biomes in terms of life forms - it’s thought that rainforest animals and plants make up over 50% of all of the world’s species and around 80% of land animals.

Feral pig

The 17 Most Impactful Invasive Species

/

January 13, 2021

Invasive species live in the wild outside of their normal range and have a negative impact on other organisms or environments. These 17 example species all have huge impacts.

grammostola anthracina

11 Biggest Spiders In The World

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January 13, 2021

There are over 46,000 different species of spiders across the planet, with only a tiny number dangerous to humans. The biggest spiders in the world measure up to 30 centimeters across!

White-throated needletail

The Fastest Birds In The World – Air, Land & Sea

/

January 10, 2021

The answer to the question of which are the fastest birds in the world actually depends on where the bird is, and what it’s doing when its speed is measured.

Chinese pika on mountain

13 Of The World’s Rarest Animals

/

January 9, 2021

With an estimated 10-14 million species in the world it’s not surprising there are a large number of rare animals you probably haven’t heard of.

orangutan face

11 ‘Charismatic Megafauna’ Endangered Species

/

January 4, 2021

According to the IUCN, there are over 35,500 endangered species across the world. Here are 11 of the most 'charismatic megafauna' at risk of extinciton today.

Western Black Rhinoceros

Recently Extinct Animals

/

January 1, 2021

Depending on the timescale used there are literally hundreds of species of recently extinct animals. Many of these extinctions are due in large part to human activity.

one horned rhino

13 Iconic Jungle Animals

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December 10, 2020

Jungle animals are some of the most diverse and impressive of any habit on the planet. Before we look at some iconic jungle species it’s worth taking a moment to understand exactly what we mean by the term ‘jungle’.

Sea otter

Understanding Keystone Species

/

December 9, 2020

Keystone species are those plant or animal species that make their presence felt to the point that they are critical to the survival of other species in the ecosystem. Read explanations of how 11 keystone species impact their environment, plus lists of keystone species by habitat.

largest wingspanned bird, albatross in flight

The World’s Largest Flying Birds

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November 19, 2020

Although there is plenty of fossil evidence of now-extinct flying bird species far larger than today’s birds, the largest flying birds alive today still reach some very impressive wingspans. See 17 birds with the largest wingspan in the world.

Northern Cassowary

17 Iconic Flightless Birds

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November 18, 2020

There are over 60 species of flightless birds living around the world today These flightless birds are bird species that through evolution have lost the ability to fly.

American bald eagle

The Largest Eagles In The World

/

November 16, 2020

Eagles are impressive birds of prey that are amongst the most feared predators in the natural world. These 11 largest species of eagles are found on all continents except Antarctica.

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko

30 Funny Animal Names

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October 22, 2020

Looking for some funny animal names? Let us introduce you to the tasseled wobbegong, slippery dick and 28 other incredible animal names. (Yes, they are all real animals, and real funny names!).

bioluminescent sea snail

Bioluminescent Animals: 11 Incredible Glowing Species

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October 22, 2020

The world is a wonderful place, and nature’s magic is no more in evidence than when it comes to bioluminescent animals – animals that glow in the dark!

brown bear

Apex Predators

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October 16, 2020

The natural world can be a very dangerous place, but apex predators are lucky enough to enjoy a life with no fear as they have no predators in their habitat.

Pygmy possum

The Smallest Mammals In The World

/

October 15, 2020

Ever wondered what the smallest mammals in the world are? We've pulled together the 15 tiniest mammal species, ranked by size, with pic and descriptions.

Emu

The Biggest Birds In The World

/

October 14, 2020

Discover all of the biggest birds in the world. Read our roundup below about the planets’ 15 largest birds, by height, weight & wingspan.

Bee hummingbird

The Smallest Birds In The World

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October 4, 2020

Whilst we tend to think that bigger is better, for wildlife - and particularly birds - this isn’t necessarily the case. This list of smallest birds in the world shows that success is not all about size.

Illuminated netdevil

World’s Ugliest Fish

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October 4, 2020

Interested in finding out about the ugliest fish? Nature is a wonderful thing, but not every ocean creature is as cute as a clownfish or as beautiful as a killer whale.

Wolf spider

Most Venomous Spiders In The World

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October 4, 2020

There are over 46,000 different species of spiders across the world, with only a very small number – around 30 - considered dangerous to humans. Below we discuss the most dangerous and most venomous spiders in the world.

tigon

17 Epic Hybrid Animals

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October 3, 2020

You’ve probably heard of a mule (a cross between a female hose and a male donkey), but did you know that there are dozens of examples of hybrid animals all around us?

3 toed sloth

The World’s Slowest Animals

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October 1, 2020

What are the slowest animals in the world? Everyone knows that the cheetah is the fastest land animal, but aside from the tortoise, snail, and sloth, would you be able to name any super-slow animals?

Elephant seal

Ugly Animals

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October 1, 2020

Not every creature is as cute as a panda bear or as beautiful as a leopard. In this article, we look at 15 of the world's ugliest ugliest animals with pics!

Atlantic puffin pair

Birds That Mate For Life

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September 30, 2020

Interested in finding out about birds that mate for life? The World Wildlife Foundation found that around 90% of bird species choose monogamy as their reproductive strategy.

Coyote

Animals That Mate For Life

/

September 30, 2020

The world of wildlife behavior is incredibly varied, with all manner of sexual practice on display. So just what is it that makes one species choose monogamy?

pufferfish

What Are The Most Dangerous Animals?

/

September 29, 2020

What are the most dangerous animals in the world? From microscopic to giant we rank the world's deadliest animals, with their estimated human kill stats.

White-tailed eagle

The Largest Birds Of Prey In The World

/

September 16, 2020

The largest birds of prey in the world can be found in all continents outside of Australia and the Antarctic, living and hunting in the sea, savanna, forests, and mountains.

pygmy marmoset

The Smallest Animals In The World

/

September 11, 2020

Ever wondered what the smallest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 smallest animals ranked, along with interesting examples of other tiny species.

pink octopus in deep blue water

Smartest Animals In The World

/

September 2, 2020

Ever wondered what the smartest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 most intelligent animals, along with examples of why each species makes the list.

Zanzibar red colobus monkey

10 Iconic African Monkeys To Spot On Safari

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August 26, 2020

Spotting African monkeys can be a highlight of any safari, providing hours of fascination with their cheeky antics. See all 164 African monkey species listed, with photos of the 10 most iconic.

galapagos giant tortoise - the longer living land animal

Animals That Live The Longest

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August 23, 2020

Ever wondered which are the animals that live the longest? Here we list the mammals, fish, reptiles and other invertebrates with the longest lives.

Faint-banded sea snake

Most Venomous Snakes In The World

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July 6, 2020

Interested in finding out about the most venomous snakes in the world? According to the World Health Organisation, there are more than 600 species of venomous snakes on Earth, but only around 200 do any real damage to humans.

Birds of Africa 3

Birds of Africa

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July 1, 2020

Birds of Africa are amongst the most varied, numerous, and colourful of anywhere in the world. The continent is home to over 2,300 documented bird species, 67% of which are endemic to the continent.

silverback gorilla

The Strongest Animals In The World

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June 14, 2020

Ever wondered what the strongest animals in the world are? See the 15 strongest animals by pure strength, strength relative to size & bite strength.

The Heaviest Animals In The World 4

The Heaviest Animals In The World

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May 29, 2020

Most school kids will be able to tell you that the heaviest animal in the world is a blue whale... but what about the second heaviest animal in the world? Or the world's heaviest bird?

giraffe mother with two young

Biggest Animals In The World

/

May 27, 2020

Animals come in all shapes and sizes. In this article, we present the biggest animals by type - overall, land (weight), land (height), fish, snake, reptile, rodent and many more. Discover 21 of the biggest animals on the planet!

sidewinder - fastest snake in the world - in sand

Fastest Snakes In The World

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May 19, 2020

Read an overview of the fastest snakes in the world in two categories: the fastest snakes on the ground and the fastest striking snakes.

And that’s the lot for our selection of animal lists. What did you think? Any lists we’re missing that you’d love to see? Let us know in the comments section below!