Animals by continent
Every continent has its own amazing animals. Some animals live nowhere else in the world. Take a look!
Did you know that a panda only lives in Asia? Or that a lion never lives in the snow? Each continent has its own wild animals. Here is one example from each continent.
Africa — lion
The lion lives on the savanna in Africa. A male lion has a big mane. A group of lions is called a pride.
Asia — giant panda
The giant panda lives in the bamboo forests of China. A panda eats bamboo almost all day long. There are very few left.
Europe — fox
The red fox is clever and quick. It lives in forests, meadows and even cities. You may have seen one already!
North America — bald eagle
The bald eagle is the national animal of the United States. It can catch fish with its sharp talons.
South America — macaw
The macaw is a large, colourful parrot. It lives in the Amazon rainforest. Its feathers are red, blue and yellow.
Oceania — kangaroo
The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch. A baby kangaroo is called a joey. Kangaroos only live in Australia.
Antarctica — penguin
Penguins cannot fly, but they are brilliant swimmers. They live in large groups on the ice of Antarctica.
Want to know more about animals in Asia or Africa? Those pages have lots more detail. Do you know which continent your favourite animal lives on? Test it in the quiz!