Animals Around The World – Discover Species From Every Continent
The world is home to a vast number of animals; there are over 1.5 million recognized living animal species, and likely millions more still to be discovered and named.
Animals first appeared in the sea over 600 million years ago, and subsequently evolved to live in the majority of Earth’s aquatic and terrestrial (land) habitats. Today, animals are found all around the world, from the rainforests of South America to the frozen shores of Antarctica, with every continent being home to a unique collection of species.
On this page is a continent-by-continent guide to animals around the world.
Scroll down to view examples of animals from each continent, or use the links below to visit pages containing information on animals from specific continents (and the Arctic).
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