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4 Species

Giraffe
Giraffe

African Savannas

Tall and graceful giraffe who loves to stretch his neck to reach the highest leaves.

Orca
Orca

Orcinus orca

Oceans Worldwide

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family. They are easily r...

Red Panda
Red Panda

Bamboo Forest

An adorable baby red panda born this spring

Sea Turtle
Sea Turtle

Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae

Oceans

Sea turtles are remarkable marine reptiles that have been navigating the world's oceans for over 100...

Near Threatened

3 Species

Plains Zebra
Plains Zebra

Grassland

Beautiful striped horse of the African plains

Southern White Rhinoceros
Southern White Rhinoceros

African grasslands and savannas

Kesi is a magnificent southern white rhinoceros, representing one of conservation's greatest success...

Zebra Foal
Zebra Foal

African Plains

Energetic zebra foal with perfect stripes

Least Concern

14 Species

American alligator
American alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Freshwater Wetlands

The American alligator is a large reptile native to the southeastern United States. Recognizable by ...

American black bear
American black bear

Ursus americanus

Forests

The American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smalle...

Bottlenose Dolphin
Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

Coastal Waters

The bottlenose dolphin is one of the most well-known and beloved marine mammals, recognized for its ...

Brown Bear
Brown Bear

Forest

Fluffy bear cub who loves fishing lessons with mom and rolling around in the grass.

California Sea Lion
California Sea Lion

Pacific Coastlines

Playful sea lion who performs amazing tricks and loves to show off for crowds.

Capybara
Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Tropical Wetlands

The capybara is the largest rodent in the world, resembling a giant guinea pig. These semi-aquatic m...

Flamingo
Flamingo

Wetlands

Elegant pink flamingo who loves to stand on one leg and show off her beautiful plumage.

Gray Wolf
Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

Forests and Tundra

The gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, is a highly social and intelligent animal known for it...

Kangaroo
Kangaroo

Macropus

Australian Grasslands

Kangaroos are iconic marsupials native to Australia, known for their powerful hind legs, large feet,...

Meerkat
Meerkat

Suricata suricatta

Desert Regions

Meerkats are small, social mammals belonging to the mongoose family, Herpestidae. They are easily re...

Otter Pup
Otter Pup

Rivers

Playful otter pup who loves to swim

Prairie Dog
Prairie Dog

Cynomys

Prairie dogs are primarily found in the grasslands of North America, particularly in the Great Plains region. Their habitat ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico. They prefer open, flat areas with short grasses, which provide both food and visibility to spot predators. Prairie dogs require well-drained soil for their extensive burrow systems, which can be several meters deep and include multiple entrances.

Prairie dogs are burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. They belong to the squ...

Showing 12 of 14 least concern species

Critically Endangered

4 Species

Malayan Tiger
Malayan Tiger

Malaysian Rainforests

Stunning tiger with beautiful orange and black stripes, loves to swim and hunt.

Orangutan
Orangutan

Pongo

Tropical Rainforests

Orangutans are highly intelligent great apes known for their distinctive reddish-brown hair and rema...

Sumatran Tiger
Sumatran Tiger

Tropical Forest

Endangered big cat with distinctive stripes

Western Lowland Gorilla
Western Lowland Gorilla

Tropical Forest

Intelligent primate with gentle nature

Vulnerable

11 Species

African Elephant
African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

African Savannas

The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, known for its impressive size, intelligenc...

African Lion
African Lion

Panthera leo

African Savannas

The African lion, known for its majestic mane and powerful build, is one of the most iconic animals ...

Cheetah
Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

African Savannas

The cheetah is renowned for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 112 km/h...

Giant Tortoise
Giant Tortoise

Chelonoidis nigra

Galápagos Islands

Giant tortoises are among the most iconic reptiles, known for their impressive size and long lifespa...

Great White Shark
Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Coastal Waters

The great white shark is one of the most iconic and formidable predators in the ocean. Known for its...

Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

African Savannas

The hippopotamus, often referred to simply as the 'hippo', is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal nat...

Humboldt Penguin
Humboldt Penguin

South American Coasts

Charming penguin with distinctive black and white markings who loves to swim.

Koala
Koala

Phascolarctos cinereus

Eucalyptus Forests

The koala is a marsupial native to Australia, easily recognizable by its stout, tailless body and la...

Lion Cub
Lion Cub

African Savanna

Playful lion cub with a big personality

Snow Leopard
Snow Leopard

Panthera uncia

Mountain Ranges

The snow leopard, known for its elusive nature and striking appearance, is a large cat native to the...

Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark

Alopias vulpinus

Open Oceans

The Thresher Shark is a remarkable species known for its distinctive long tail, which can be as long...

Conservation breeding program

2 Species

Giant Panda
Giant Panda

Chinese Mountains

Adorable giant panda known for her playful personality and love of bamboo treats.

Polar Bear
Polar Bear

Polar Bear nursery habitat

Endangered

6 Species

Asian Elephant
Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

Tropical Forests

The Asian Elephant is one of the most majestic creatures found in the wild, known for its intelligen...

Baby Elephant
Baby Elephant

Grasslands

Sweet baby elephant learning to use her trunk

Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

Tropical Rainforests

Chimpanzees are one of our closest living relatives, sharing about 98% of their DNA with humans. The...

Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

Indonesian Islands

The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard, native to the Indonesian islands of Komod...

Ring-tailed Lemur
Ring-tailed Lemur

Madagascar Forest

Curious baby lemur with distinctive black and white striped tail, always getting into mischief.

Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devil

Sarcophilus harrisii

Tasmanian Forests

The Tasmanian Devil is a carnivorous marsupial native to the island state of Tasmania, Australia. It...

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