This is one of Australia’s most important nature reserves. The Dry Creek Salt Fields in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary support 27,000 waterbirds including the vulnerable curlew sandpiper. This pristine coastline is a must for any bird-lovers passing through the city of Adelaide. Find Out More
Gluepot Reserve is one of South Australia’s best regions for spotting resident and migrant birdlife. It is the largest expanse of protected mallee scrubland in the country and supports many nationally threatened bird species as well as an astonishing variety of wildlife and flora. Find Out More
The Murray River is one of Australia’s most important inland waterways. Its floodplains are teeming with native and migrant birdlife as well as a striking variety of land mammals. This giant river meanders between vast red-gum forests and lofty mountain gorges, offering a variety of habitats. Find Out More
Odzala-Kokoua National Park is perfect for the wildlife enthusiast who yearns for adventure and discovery. It provides a refuge for 114 mammal species and more than 400 species of birds. A known 16 primate species can be found here, including the western lowland gorilla, one of Africa's great apes. Find Out More
The most recent addition to Costa Rica's national parks, Los Quetzales extends across three types of rainforest, and 14 different ecosystems. Mostly cloud forest, it protects a crucial habitat for a number of plant and animal species, notably the resplendent quetzal, after which the park was named. Find Out More
The wetland of Maquenque Wildlife Refuge is located in the northern lowlands, close to the mouth of the Rio San Carlos. Rich in indigenous plants and animals, it is one of the few remaining nesting sites of the endangered great green macaw, as well as other vulnerable species such as manatee and jaguar. Find Out More
Skomer Island - Ynys Sgomer in Welsh - is situated off the lovely Pembrokeshire coast, and is famed for its wildlife. Some 50% of the world population of Manx shearwaters nests here, and the colony of Atlantic puffins is the largest in southern Britain, while its one unique mammal - the Skomer vole - is endemic. Find Out More
With a 20-kilometre long harbour situated on the east coast of the South Island, the Otago Peninsula is a spectacular spot for marine wildlife. The New Zealand sealion – one of the rarest sealion species – as well as the royal albatross, yellow-eyed penguin and blue penguin can be seen here. Find Out More
Officially established in 1926 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, Kruger is today a world leader in environmental management techniques and unrivalled in the diversity of its wildlife, supporting 147 mammal species including many of Africa’s most iconic animals amongst a wealth of other species. Find Out More
Situated in the Hengduan Mountains southwest of Chengdu in the province of Sichuan, the Lahabe Nature Reserve is a protected area of alpine forest which is perfect for red panda. This reserve is one of the best places in the world to see this characterful mammals as well as a host of other species. Find Out More
Tangjiahe Nature Reserve is situated along the northeast border of Sichuan Province, right in the centre of China. Covering an area of 400 square kilometres, this reserve was established as a refuge for wild giant pandas, but is currently one of the best spots to see China’s mammals. Find Out More
Canada’s oldest national park, first protected in 1885, Banff National Park is also one of Canada’s most popular. With snow-capped peaks towering over glistening emerald lakes, including the ever photographic Lake Louise, the park is home to iconic wildlife including grizzly and black bears. Find Out More
The largest of the national parks in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbour, Banff. With numerous trails to explore within the park, Jasper offers the chance to search for numerous mammal species in a truly unique wilderness setting. Find Out More
Lying on the India-Nepal border on the Singalila Ridge, Singalila National Park is one of the most exotic Himalayan forests in India. The park is one of the best locations within India to search for the elusive red panda and is a birder's paradise with more than 300 species found here. Find Out More
Covering 77,000 hectares in the eastern range of the Colombian Andes, Chingaza ranges from 800 metres above sea level to over 4,000. It is consequently home to a wide range of Andean fauna and flora, including spectacled bear, mountain tapir and unique, mountain-adapted flora. Find Out More
Nevado del Ruiz is one of numerous volcanoes which make up Los Nevados Natural National Park in the central Andes of Colombia. In addition to its volcanic and glacial history, this beautiful area is home to 1,200 species of vascular plants and a corresponding diversity of animals. Find Out More
Otún Quimbaya Fauna and Flora Sanctuary lies in the headwaters of the Otún River in the Central Andes of Colombia. In addition to its great beauty, the reserve is famed for its many rare birds, including the exquisite red-ruffed fruitcrow. Several mammals are also found here. Find Out More
In the extreme northeast of India, the Mishmi Hills are one of the country’s finest sites for wildlife. Almost 700 bird species have been recorded here and the list is growing. Among the many mammals which inhabit the montane forest of the Mishmi Hills are an exceptional eight species of cat. Find Out More
Stunning Eagle’s Nest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh has a deserved reputation as one of Asia’s finest sites for birds and mammals. In addition to red panda, Asian clouded leopard, Blyth’s and Temminck’s tragopans and much more, it is home to the lovely, recently discovered Bugun liocichla. Find Out More
Situated in the northwest of Sri Lanka, Wilpattu National Park was closed for over a decade but is now fully open again and is one of few places on the island to provide an authentic wilderness experience. Wilpattu remains undisturbed and uncrowded making it a superb location for watching wildlife. Find Out More
Between the foothills of the Himalayas and the floodplains of the Indian subcontinent’s great rivers, Dudhwa is characterised by a mosaic of forest, tall grasslands and swamps. The park is rich in wildlife including Asian elephant, one-horned rhino, sloth bear, leopard, tiger and exceptional birdlife. Find Out More
The beautiful Zemplén Hills, on the border with Slovakia, are part of the North Hungarian Mountains, which in turn form part of the Carpathians. The hills' steep forested slopes are the site of several medieval stone castles, such as Sárospatak and Füzéri vár, and are home to many special birds. Find Out More
Aggtelek National Park in northeast Hungary is famed for its karst landforms and impressive limestone caves, which include Baradla, Europe’s largest stalactite cave. The park is home to lesser spotted eagle, northern goshawk, white-backed woodpecker and a huge diversity of mammals. Find Out More
North-eastern Europe was once covered in ancient woodland, and Białowieża is a remnant of this forest. It is home to a wonderful diversity of species and particularly important for protecting some of Europe’s large mammals, including bison, wolf, lynx and brown bear, as well as the pygmy owl. Find Out More
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