What continent has the best wildlife?

Question

In my opinion, no other continent offers the same opportunities to see such diverse wildlife, free and often in very close proximity as Africa does.

Cheetah, Hippo, Lion, Giraffe, Lion, Rhino, Warthog, Wilderbeast, Zebra, Gorilla, Crocodile and so on

But that is my opinion, what's yours?

Answer 1

Asia ,come on man, is it sth to ask?

Answer 2

Africa

Answer 3

It depends on how you define "Best". I personally think Africa has a wonderful wide variety of animals ranging from every size and shape that appear to be somewhat alien to other cultures.

Now the best place that has wildlife would be the ocean (Pacific perhapse). Especially as one's depth increases.

I think the cuttlefish are one of the most remarkable creatures alive.

Answer 4

england/every weekend.

Answer 5

You're right

Answer 6

I say South America, but in a few years the only place you will be able to see any of these animals is in a zoo, they have the River Dolphin in the amazon, the Giant River Otters 5 feet long Anacondas 30 feet long, Sloths Lllamas

Answer 7

I went up into the hills past my house and saw:

chickadees, deer, feral cats, skipper butterflies, frogs, owl p**p, shrub rabbits, juncos, sharp shinned hawks, house finches, dragon flies, and dog tracks. I know there are also bobcats, foxes, coyote, pumas, and millions of insects. In other areas of North America, there are several kinds of bear, moose, Canadian lynx, wolves, bison, and other megafauna.

It is easy to romanticise Africa, however, the animals you grouped together are not generally going to be seen in the proximity that you have described. For example, gorillas and chimps live in forests and mountains, while lions and cheetahs live in the savannah. Wildebeest migrate, depending on the weather, and so on. Also, our experience of Africa as travellers is with hired tour guides in parks where the animals are so acclimated to humans that they don't flee when they see the jeeps. In the U.S., you have to really look for them.

If you are interested in sheer biodiversity, the remaining rainforests in South America and Southeast Asia are varied and interesting. Go while you can, before the palm oil plantations destroy them completely. But, that's not easily seen in a jeep with a guide and a camera. You have to work for that!