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Australia

Oceania

Australia is known for distinctive marsupials, unusual mammals, ancient landscapes and plant communities adapted to dry conditions.

Habitats Eucalyptus forests, deserts, grasslands, wetlands and coral reefs.

Representative Animals

  • Kangaroo
  • Koala
  • Platypus
  • Wombat
  • Emu
  • Saltwater Crocodile

Representative Plants

  • Eucalyptus
  • Golden Wattle
  • Banksia
  • Waratah
  • Bottlebrush
  • Kangaroo Paw

Madagascar

Africa

Madagascar has many distinctive species, including lemurs and unusual plants, shaped by the island’s long geographic isolation.

Habitats Tropical forests, dry forests, spiny thickets, wetlands and coastal habitats.

Representative Animals

  • Ring-tailed Lemur
  • Fossa
  • Aye-aye
  • Indri
  • Panther Chameleon
  • Tomato Frog

Representative Plants

  • Baobab
  • Traveler’s Tree
  • Madagascar Periwinkle
  • Pachypodium
  • Octopus Tree
  • Ravenala

Brazil

South America

Brazil contains a remarkable range of ecosystems, from tropical forests to wetlands, supporting diverse wildlife and plant life.

Habitats Amazon rainforest, Atlantic Forest, Cerrado savanna, wetlands and coastal ecosystems.

Representative Animals

  • Jaguar
  • Capybara
  • Toucan
  • Amazon River Dolphin
  • Three-toed Sloth
  • Maned Wolf

Representative Plants

  • Brazilwood
  • Açaí Palm
  • Rubber Tree
  • Cacao Tree
  • Victoria Amazonica
  • Brazilian Rosewood

India

Asia

India’s varied climate and landscapes support large mammals, colourful birds, reptiles and a rich diversity of plants.

Habitats Himalayan mountains, tropical forests, grasslands, mangroves and dry scrublands.

Representative Animals

  • Bengal Tiger
  • Asian Elephant
  • Indian Peafowl
  • Indian Cobra
  • Snow Leopard
  • Lion-tailed Macaque

Representative Plants

  • Banyan Tree
  • Neem Tree
  • Sacred Fig
  • Lotus
  • Sal Tree
  • Mango Tree

Canada

North America

Canada’s vast landscapes range from Arctic environments to temperate forests and freshwater ecosystems.

Habitats Boreal forests, tundra, mountains, freshwater lakes, wetlands and temperate forests.

Representative Animals

  • Moose
  • Beaver
  • Canada Lynx
  • Polar Bear
  • Caribou
  • Snowy Owl

Representative Plants

  • Sugar Maple
  • White Spruce
  • Western Red Cedar
  • Fireweed
  • Black Spruce
  • Douglas Fir

Japan

Asia

Japan’s islands support varied ecosystems, from northern forests to subtropical habitats, with distinctive animals and ornamental plants.

Habitats Mountain forests, temperate woodlands, wetlands, subtropical islands and coastal waters.

Representative Animals

  • Japanese Macaque
  • Japanese Giant Salamander
  • Red-crowned Crane
  • Sika Deer
  • Japanese Serow
  • Japanese Spider Crab

Representative Plants

  • Japanese Maple
  • Cherry Blossom
  • Ginkgo
  • Japanese Red Pine
  • Camellia
  • Wisteria

New Zealand

Oceania

New Zealand’s isolation has shaped unique wildlife, including flightless birds, unusual reptiles and distinctive native flora.

Habitats Temperate rainforests, alpine zones, tussock grasslands, wetlands and coastal habitats.

Representative Animals

  • Kiwi
  • Kea
  • Kākāpō
  • Tuatara
  • New Zealand Fur Seal
  • Hector’s Dolphin

Representative Plants

  • Silver Fern
  • Kauri Tree
  • Pōhutukawa
  • Harakeke Flax
  • Kōwhai
  • Rimu

South Africa

Africa

South Africa features exceptional habitat variety, including the distinctive Cape flora, large mammals and diverse marine life.

Habitats Savannas, fynbos shrublands, grasslands, deserts, mountains and marine ecosystems.

Representative Animals

  • Lion
  • African Elephant
  • Leopard
  • Springbok
  • Meerkat
  • African Penguin

Representative Plants

  • King Protea
  • Baobab
  • Aloe
  • Cape Sugarbush
  • Bird of Paradise Flower
  • Fynbos Plants

Indonesia

Asia

Indonesia’s extensive archipelago contains tropical forests, rich marine ecosystems and wildlife adapted to different islands.

Habitats Tropical rainforests, volcanic mountains, mangroves, peat swamps and coral reefs.

Representative Animals

  • Komodo Dragon
  • Orangutan
  • Sumatran Tiger
  • Proboscis Monkey
  • Anoa
  • Javan Rhinoceros

Representative Plants

  • Rafflesia
  • Titan Arum
  • Clove Tree
  • Nutmeg Tree
  • Teak
  • Mangroves

Ecuador

South America

Ecuador’s compact geography includes dramatically different habitats and wildlife, from Andean landscapes to the Galápagos marine environment.

Habitats Andean highlands, Amazon rainforest, Pacific coast, cloud forests and the Galápagos Islands.

Representative Animals

  • Galápagos Giant Tortoise
  • Blue-footed Booby
  • Marine Iguana
  • Andean Condor
  • Spectacled Bear
  • Galápagos Sea Lion

Representative Plants

  • Cinchona Tree
  • Ceibo Tree
  • Tagua Palm
  • Orchids
  • Heliconia
  • Toquilla Palm

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