There's always something new to learn about wild animals. Did you know there are over 4,600 recognized species of mammals, more than 10,000 species of birds, at least 7,800 different kinds of reptiles, 4,800 amphibians, and - believe it or not - 23,000 different species of fish. Add to that the thousands of different kinds of invertebrate animals, such as insects and spiders and mollusks and… well, you get the idea. There's a lot of wildlife out there.

Because there is such a rich diversity of wildlife, it can be hard to know where and how to start. May we suggest you begin by trying to learn more about the wild animals that live in your particular part of the world? That way, you're more likely to have a chance to observe with your own eyes the animals you discover using the links below.

Mammals Species of the World

Online Bird Guide

Reptile Database

Amphibian Species of the World

A Catalog of Fish Species