Lists and rankings
Every list is computed from recorded values and states its method. A list is only published once at least 10 species with photos qualify, so more appear as the data fills in.
Heaviest animals
whale shark, great white shark, polar bear …
15 speciesLightest animals
common vampire bat, atlantic puffin, western barn owl …
15 speciesMost widespread animals
peregrine falcon, honey bee, western barn owl …
64 species
Looking for threatened species? See animals by conservation status. For a country, see animals by country.