- Polar bears (Ursus maritimus): Found primarily on sea ice in the Arctic Ocean and surrounding seas.
- Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus): Inhabit tundra regions and coastal areas throughout the Arctic.
- Snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus): Found in open tundra and treeless plains across the Arctic.
- Caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Migrate across vast areas of the Arctic tundra, including North America, Greenland, and northern Eurasia.
- Musk oxen (Ovibos moschatus): Live on Arctic tundra and islands, mainly in northern Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.
- Narwhals (Monodon monoceros): Inhabit the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia.
- Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas): Found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, including the Barents Sea, Beaufort Sea, and Hudson Bay.
- Arctic seals (Various species): Different species of seals, such as ringed seals, bearded seals, and harp seals, live in the Arctic sea ice and surrounding waters.
The Antarctic:
- Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri): Breed and raise chicks during the harsh Antarctic winter on the sea ice near the continent.
- Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae): Inhabit coastal areas and islands in Antarctica, nesting in large colonies.
- Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus): Found on rocky shores and islands in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
- Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua): Breed on ice-free land and near rocky coasts in the sub-Antarctic region and some Antarctic islands.
- Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella): Live on sub-Antarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, with breeding colonies on various islands.
- Leopard seals (Hydrurga leptonyx): Widely distributed in Antarctic waters, hunting for prey such as penguins and seals.
- Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii): Found near the Antarctic coast, diving under sea ice to hunt for fish, squid, and krill.
- Emperor shags (Phalacrocorax atriceps): Breed and nest on rocky cliffs along the Antarctic coast and sub-Antarctic islands.
Alpine and Mountainous Regions:
- Snow leopards (Panthera uncia): Inhabit the rugged mountains of Central and South Asia, including the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
- Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus): Found in mountainous areas of North America, particularly the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada.
- Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis): Live in mountainous regions of North America and parts of Asia.
- Ibex (Capra ibex): Inhabit mountainous regions of the Alps, Pyrenees, and other European mountain ranges.
- Marmots (Various species): Live in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in mountainous regions worldwide.
Deserts:
- Camels (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius): Found in arid and semi-arid regions of Central Asia and North Africa, respectively.
- Fennec foxes (Vulpes zerda): Inhabit the deserts of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
- Sand cats (Felis margarita): Found in sandy deserts of North Africa and Southwest Asia.
- Kangaroo rats (Various species): Live in arid and semi-arid regions of North America, particularly in the southwestern deserts.
- Gila monsters (Heloderma suspectum): Inhabit deserts and rocky habitats in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Scorpions (Various species): Found in diverse habitats, including deserts, around the world.
Temperate Forests and Woodlands:
- Brown bears (Ursus arctos): Inhabit various types of forests, including temperate and boreal forests, across North America and Eurasia.
- Wolves (Canis lupus): Found in forests, grasslands, and tundra regions in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- American black bears (Ursus americanus): Live in a range of habitats, including temperate forests, mountains, and coastal regions, primarily in North America.
- Raccoons (Procyon lotor): Inhabit forests and urban areas throughout North America.
- Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes): Found in forests, grasslands, and even urban environments worldwide.
- White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus): Live in forests, woodlands, and suburban areas in North and South America.
Tropical Rainforests:
- Orangutans (Pongo spp.): Found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.
- Gorillas (Gorilla spp.): Inhabit dense forests in central Africa.
- Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Live in the rainforests and woodlands of central and western Africa.
- Spider monkeys (Ateles spp.): Found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
- Toucans (Various species): Inhabit tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
- Blue morpho butterflies (Morpho spp.): Found in tropical rainforests of South and Central America.
Coral Reefs:
- Clownfish (Amphiprion spp.): Live in association with sea anemones in coral reefs, mainly in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Parrotfish (Scaridae spp.): Found in tropical and subtropical coral reefs, playing a crucial role in maintaining reef health.
- Sea turtles (Various species): Breed and nest on beaches near coral reefs in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Wrasses (Labridae spp.): Inhabit coral reefs and rocky shores in tropical and subtropical oceans.
- Butterflyfish (Chaetodontidae spp.): Found in coral reefs and rocky habitats in the Indo-Pacific region.
Grasslands and Savannas:
- American bison (Bison bison): Historically roamed the Great Plains of North America and are now found in protected areas and ranches.
- Lions (Panthera leo): Inhabit savannas, grasslands, and woodlands in Africa and parts of Asia.
- Elephants (Loxodonta spp. and Elephas maximus): Live in savannas, grasslands, forests, and other habitats in Africa and Asia.
- Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis): Found in savannas and woodlands in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Zebras (Equus quagga, Equus zebra, and Equus grevyi): Inhabit savannas and grasslands in Africa.
Tundra:
- Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus): Found in tundra regions across the Arctic, North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Arctic hares (Lepus arcticus): Live in tundra habitats in the Arctic.
- Musk oxen (Ovibos moschatus): Inhabit Arctic tundra and islands, primarily in North America and Greenland.
- Polar bears (Ursus maritimus): Although primarily associated with sea ice, polar bears rely on tundra habitats for denning and hunting.