Global Wildlife Atlas
Sunlight breaking through a misty rainforest at dawn
A field guide to the living world

Explore the world's wildlife, one habitat at a time.

Browse species from rainforest canopy to Arctic ice, learn where they live and how they're faring, and reach out with your own questions and sightings.

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7 habitats

from desert to deep ocean

Conservation status

tracked for every species

Field notes

the story behind each animal

Explore by habitat

Every animal has a place it calls home

Filter the directory by habitat to see who lives where — from the rainforest floor to the open ocean.

Rainforest habitat

Rainforest

Dense, dripping canopies holding more species than anywhere on Earth.

Savannah habitat

Savannah

Vast grasslands where great herds and their predators roam.

Arctic habitat

Arctic

Frozen seas and tundra, home to animals built for the cold.

Ocean habitat

Ocean

Reefs, open water and the deep — the planet's largest habitat.

Get in touch

Questions, sightings or corrections?

Whether you're a researcher, an educator, or simply an animal lover with a question, I'd love to hear from you. Send a message and I'll reply personally.

hello@wildlifeatlas.org

Covering wildlife from all seven habitats

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