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Every habitat on the planet is home to a unique complex of species. Learn more about the animals that live in:

Watch Animals in Action

View incredible nature videos from Planet Earth, including a Great white shark plucking a seal from the ocean!

Planet Earth teems with life—and now you can meet some of its stars! Check out our profiles below of some of the most amazing animals on the planet—living in niches from the deep oceans to the highest mountains. And don't forget that the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners impacts the habitats that many of these species need to survive.

Burrowing Owl

Birds

From the rare whooping crane to the burrowing owl, learn about the habits of our feathered friends.

African Elephant

Mammals

Discover fun facts about the African elephant, the American pine marten, and everything in between.

Hawksbill Sea turtle

Reptiles

Go deeper into the family that once ruled the planet as dinosaurs and still makes its presence felt worldwide.

French Angelfish

Fish

Learn about some of the more than 25,000 species of fish that live in Planet Earth's rivers, lakes and oceans.

Axolotl

Amphibians

Meet the semi-aquatic family that includes toads, frogs, newts...and a salamander that never grew up.

Karner Blue Butterfly

Insects

From the cicada to the Karner blue butterfly, learn about some of the more than 1 million insect species.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom): Photo © Jemini Joseph (Burrowing Owl); Photo © Robert Hardholt (African Elephant); Photo © Peter Heiss (Hawksbill Turtle); Photo © Norbert Wu / Minden Pictures (Angelfish); Photo © Stephen Dalton / Minden Pictures (Axolotl); Bill Daunis (Karner Blue Butterfly).