Animal Life

Better not to come across a hungry predator just after the end of hibernation season

As ocean waters warm up, white sharks start their annual migration between Mexico and Southern California

Every four years, sometime in October, millions of migrating sockeye salmon paint the Adams River scarlet-red

About half a dozen hummingbirds species visit South Carolina

Ruby-throated and rufous hummingbirds can often be spotted in Virginia

Norwegian fjord forests are home to the greatest species of deer—Moose

Watch a fascinating natural phenomenon in California's parks and deserts

Take a great selfie with a gorgeous pink greater flamingo

Visit vast beaches to watch seals in their natural habitat without disturbing them

Best place in Europe to see amphibians and reptiles

The Galapagos Islands are one the most famous places to observe baby sea lions

Thousands of spiders can be spotted on roads, trails, and even in backyards

A colorful army comes to eat the minerals

Catch a glimpse of the little flying jewels with iridescent feathers in the Badger State

Witness one of the greatest miracles of the world

These large Bolivian rodents love bathing in the mud, feeding, and never stop being cute

It might be amusing to watch migrating mullets jumping above the water's surface, however, they don't do it out of amusement, but to escape chasing predators

Hundreds of restless fur seal pups play in water streams while their moms go hunting in the ocean

The favorite fish delicacy of the Arecibo region

For nearly five months, Colorado hosts thousands of wee birds on the move

From time to time, land crabs invade backyards and streets in South Florida

Catch a glimpse of tiny wonder-birds in Alabama

Although thousands of firefly species live around the world, there are not that many places where you can observe such magic

About 40,000 flamingos gather in one place to bring up their chicks

Native Texas spiders leave their burrows en masse in search for females

It’s impossible to imagine Alaska without wild bears. Come and see these strong animals in their natural habitat!

Dozens of sea turtles crawling to and from the sea means nesting season is on in Cancun

Around 300 elephants gather at the banks of Minneriya Lake

Watch hummingbirds escape the cold in this beautiful state

Enjoy hummingbirds in Nebraska during the summer months

View dozens of tiny, swift, and bold ruby-throats in the Buckeye State during their breeding season

The seemingly lifeless blood-red lake, plain rocks, and salt deposits may surprise with rare flamingos and other wildlife

Long Island is one of the best whale-watching destinations on the East Coast

Gannet couples demonstrate a strong sense of paternal responsibility fighting for the right to hatch their single egg​

Watch thousands of tarantulas on the march through Nevada desert

Every fall, thousands of tarantulas roam the desert looking for a mate

One of the rarest seals in the world can still be found in Madeira

Riding donkeys is a big tourist attraction that has raised questions of danger and cruelty

Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen

Endless flocks of pink flamingos occupy the wetland for the winter season

Caribou herds migrate across Alaska twice a year. And both times are equally impressive

The clear waters of Bora Bora are a great place to see migrating dolphins

If you need some cuteness while on safari, go now!

Your backyard could become the "first port in the storm" for these tiny fellows having just flown hundreds of miles above the open waters

Have you ever seen a walrus in your life? In Alaska, you can see hundreds of them at one​ spot

Watch the annual butterfly spectacle as tiny creatures fill the sky with colors

Ruby-throated hummers abound throughout Pennsylvania during the warm season

Have you ever seen fish block traffic? Such phenomenon is not unusual in Washington

June through November is a perfect time to see the unbelievable whale sharks on the Galapagos Islands

Whales are the largest mammals in the world. Seeing them is a truly unforgettable experience!

One of the most important and majestic celebrations in Thailand!

Better not to intrude into the huge mammals' pre-breeding fights and stay away until they settle territorial disputes

Watch a stunning natural phenomenon when over 600,000 sandhill cranes land in Nebraska

Catch a glimpse of native ruby-throated hummers until the tropics beckon them back south

Take a close look at grizzly bears in the mountains

If you think ducks can't work in the wine-making business, visit South Africa and see for yourself

The fauna of Patagonia includes cute llamas, fast pumas, grand Andean condors, penguins, sea lions, and dolphins

Meet the gentle giants during their migration

This wee zippy bird moves so fast that you'll have to try hard to take a nice picture

Tens of thousands of black shark fins just a few meters from the beach can scare the hell out of anyone

Behold the world's most adorable wee birds throughout Tennessee

Watching recently-hatched baby turtles "rushing" towards the sea is adorable and affordable for everyone

The greatest attraction or the greatest risk? Maybe both!

This strange, dancing, airy body is neither tornado nor ghost, but a million starlings!

Around 200 fluffy residents of this village enjoy its diverse infrastructure with fox hotels as an alternative to fox houses, also fox feeding area, and even fox shrine—everything to cater their needs

A few millions of birds over the city—a fanciful natural phenomenon to observe, and also a poopocalypse for the city's utility services

The best time to spot native to Oklahoma spiders in the wild

Caribou d​eer are an integral part of Alaskan wildlife. Every fall, these animals migrate across Kobuk River. Watch them in their natural habitat!

Have you seen how chameleon changes colours? The world's smallest species is found only in Madagascar

The population of endangered Northern right whales is recovering in Florida

These noble creatures are left to wonder freely throughout Denmark

An exceptional area for whale and marine life watching

Get closer to the beautiful creatures of the ocean depths. The Canary Islands is the place to go if you want to meet whales and dolphins

By the end of Christmas season, thousands of Santa's helpers set off for the two-month long trip across the frozen plains

Some of the most beautiful birds on the planet gather in the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra where you will find yourself in the spectacular countryside away from the coast

Penguins love to hang out on the Boulders beach a lot, but in summer they are exceptionally playful

The world's smallest marsupial, the quokka, lives on the Rottnest Island and is considered to be the world's happiest animal

For Sami, the people who live in Northern Lapland, reindeer means life itself

A mysterious natural phenomenon leaves vets puzzled

Swimming with these bizarre-colored friendly creatures is a lot of fun

Gotland is so proud of their sheep that it is featured on the flag! Moreover, these sheep​ are unique and insanely cute

Gardens in Arkansas host many beautiful hummingbirds

Thousands of butterflies spend winter in the Santa Cruz sanctuary

These "sea parrots" really make your day and put a smile on your face!

After mating season, millions of female crabs head to the Bay of Pigs

These species of shark are peaceful and calm creatures that love summer and enjoy warm waters

Admire thousands of pink flamingos and other migrating birds on the waters of Camargue

Tasmania's special small and cute kanragoo-animals

Immerse yourself in Canadian wilderness and meet the rare Spirit Bear

Half a million feathered travellers take a break during their spring migration to feed and rest at the Platte River

A rare spectacle of thousands of budgies flocking in huge swarms

Only a dare-devil presume to watch the Rhodope brown bears in their natural habitat

Do you feel like sharing the company of 10,000 deadly, poisonous stingrays? Watching them from the distance might be a better idea

You might look for a couple of walruses on your own, but your best shot is to take a boat to Pyramiden

Meet incredibly fast and graceful animals living in the pristine corners of Argentina and Chile

The Española island is a fascinating and intriguing place for meeting the waved albatrosses

This tiny animal is unlike any other deer in the world

The world's largest grey seal population and their cute pups inhabit the shores of the Scottish Orkney Islands

Watch one of the rarest do​lphin species

Used to be called "precious" by Aztecs, resplendent quetzal is considered to be the most beautiful bird on Earth

Watching these pretty long-tailed fellows play is truly amusing

Thousands of animals gather in the Northern areas of the park for winter

The world-known zoo surprises with a variety of entertainment for everybody

Indri lemurs sing like whales, care like humans, sunbathe like tourists and look like panda

Watch thousands of butterflies in the parks and gardens of The Lone Star State

The most recognizable Monarch butterflies fly on the treetop level along the state's best mountain ridges twice a year

Take a chance to watch these beautiful birds eating from your feeder

Witness over 100,000 birds pass Falstebro on their way south!

With the full moon shining over the very heart of the Pacific, thousands of spawning groupers are enclosed by hundreds of hungry predators

Tens of thousands of North American monarchs head to California for their honeymoon, and wedding night falls on Valentine's Day

Endless tentacles rubbing against your gentle skin? No worries, these are not stingy, only jelly

Galapagos Islands are famous for their marine life and whales in particular

Meet these cute animals at Jozani Forest in Zanzibar

For a few months, arachnids can be seen roaming prairies outside their hideouts

The famous Monarch butterflies migrate every year to warmer places, such as Cuba, to mature

Millions of wild cries hover above the land as endless birds fly overhead—just to notify they're coming home

South Korea is home to one of the world's largest coastal marshes which boasts a vast field of tall reeds

You can spot Anna's hummingbirds in Seattle all year round, while other species only in summer

Grand Canyon's wildlife encounters are impressive all year round, but the spring baby boom makes the season particularly attractive

Don't miss a chance to meet Tasmania's most dangerous and well-known animal—the Devil

Have fun watching the autumn and spring migration of a large stream of storks, pelicans, and other birds in Bulgaria

This interesting phenomenon of whale shark aggregation gives a chance to see a few of these huge creatures at the same time

They have roamed the Earth since the Ice Age but may soon vanish forever—be sure to witness this endangered species while you still have the chance

Native to Florida, sandhill cranes can be observed year-round

See these amazing birds on the northeast coast of England!

Birds put on an amazing show at Bosque del Apache over the winter

Afraid of bats? Imagine witnessing 10 million of them at once

Millions of pink flamingos gather on Lake Natron to lay eggs

Two boys fighting for a girl—that old scenario works in the animal world, too—it's enough to parade a cow in front of two bulls, and recently calm camels are already determined enemies

Thousands of butterflies flock to Rhodes every year at the end of May

Be careful during the mating season of scorpions, which falls in spring and autumn

Everyone loves a ladybug on their hand, but imagine hundreds of thousands! This can happen near San Francisco

Witness magnificent polar bears in their natural environment

Choose Malaysia if you want to see as many different kinds of birds as possible and meet colleagues from all over the world

Watch seals in their natural habitat

Texans love to hunt, and local regulations are not so strict

Brown bears have become a rare endangered species but can still be seen in the wilds of Estonia

What better time to honor the military heroes than Memorial Day?

Tens of millions red crabs crawl from the forest to the shore and back in their annual migration

A rare kind of possum once considered an extinct species is now found in a decent population of some 2600 individuals, yet only within 10 km radius of Australia's highlands

Female eagles do not try to act lady-like and break all stereotypes with their aggressive hunts

Genovesa and Cristobal are two magnificent islands where you can meet the extravagant frigate birds

Central Mexico is blessed to be the wintering shelter of millions of bright butterflies

The Galapagos Islands offer the possibility to observe one of the most beautiful reptiles in the world—marine iguanas who become more colourful in the breeding season

One of the most impressive bird congregations in North America

Every summer, thousands of cranes nest and grow their colts in Wisconsin

The annual elk migration takes them to warmer and safer places

Explore the incredible butterfly wintering grounds, just a short drive from Los Angeles

Dark in summer, Arctic fox dresses up into a white fur coat for winter

Meet the most remarkable bird of the park

If not for polar bears, many arctic wildlife species could not survive

A few turtle species choose Pensacola beaches as their nesting area

Come in season to spot local endemics and near-endemics along with migrants from Europe and north Africa

Fall is the best time to observe one of the oldest bird species on the planet

Thousands head to warm equatorial waters to breed, feed, have some rest, and meet with curious tourists

Oklahoma boasts sightings of three hummingbird species

Witness spectacular natural phenomena on the island of Providencia

Only 25 cm tall, lovely blue penguins waddle 1,5 km, swim 70 km and climb 300 m to lay eggs and feed their offsprings

The small size of Mobula rays allows them to perform tricks and be the public's favorites

Each year, these magnificent birds return to their old nesting sites in the Ukrainian countryside

These giant arthropods quickly climb coconut palm trees and easily crack open their favourite food—coconuts. It is incredible and even a little scary

This is not a mere mass migration, but also an escape from numerous ruthless marine predators and greedy fishermen

Are you up for a seven-day race in one of the remotest parts of America?

Thousands of bald eagles can be observed near the lakesides. You can even volunteer and take part in the huge counting expedition

Could you cross 10,000 km without food and rest? Seems unreal, but not for bar-tailed godwits

Observe the largest and most dangerous of all living lizards

Overcome your childhood fears and check out these giant reptiles up close

The skies get filled with beautiful winged creatures

Mongolia's natural habitats are especially full of bird life during migration season

Only recently discovered, blue whales are regular visitors of the krill-abundant Corcovado gulf

Watch the first moves of new residents to the park

Despite their large dimensions, these creatures are harmless to people

Watch an exciting 1000-mi sled dog race between Fairbanks and Whitehorse

With its unique biodiversity, this nature preserve is one of the last virgin rainforests on Earth

With the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere, Argentina becomes home to a huge Magellanic Penguin colony

Follow the song of a bull moose during the mating season. But watch out and don't come too close!

The loud clash of red deer signals that rutting season is on–time to watch the stags' fight​

Watch one of the most extravagant animals of the island in the wild

If you are looking for a stunning coastal scenery, you are on the right path

This unusual Newfoundland dish is typically consumed during Lent and Easter time

An ethical and harmless way to interact with elephants

South Africa is one of the few places in the world where whales can be seen from the shore

Unique appearance of a yellow-eyed penguin hoiho cannot be confused with any other species, even during moulting

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are common in eastern Kansas

If you are a fan of these huge reptiles, there are plenty of places here to observe them in the wild

These parrots are friendly with people, pretty tame, and can even learn the pronunciation of some words!

For just a few weeks, San Antonio becomes "the monarch motel"

Witness nearly 3,000 reindeer on the barren landscapes by the Arctic Ocean

For centuries, Europeans have harvested whales for their fat and baleen

While these small grey creatures sleep in eucalyptus branches, tourists have one calling–to see koalas and be touched!

Huge herds of elephants is a common picture in Tanzania, so come see these giants walking free in their natural habitat

The best time to see Tibetan antelopes is during their migrations

One of the most notorious festivals in the world, the pig-chopping festival in Nem Thuong raises both approval and criticism (note: violent content)

According to the strict rules of the animal world, a male has to win the coveted female in a fight

Go on a wildlife-packed cruise just 30 minutes from Seattle

A proud resident of the Alps

The world-famous Penguin Parade on the Phillip Island is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Australia

Alaska is among the most spectacular places to watch the sandhill crane migration

Monarch Butterflies have a unique ability to navigate and reach precisely a place located thousands of kilometres where they have never been before

Like having everything in black and white? Hundreds of thousands of zebras can make it so!